Record High Power Demand Amid Severe Cold... "Sufficient Reserve Power"

On the 27th, when a cold wave advisory was in effect in most parts of the country, citizens dressed in thick clothes hurried on their way to work at Gwanghwamun Intersection in Seoul. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Hyung-gil] On the 27th, power demand reached an all-time high due to the severe cold wave.

The Korea Power Exchange announced that around 5 p.m. that day, power demand recorded 90,708 MW, surpassing the previous winter peak demand of 90,564 MW on January 11 of this year.

This surge in power demand was due to the cold wave continuing since last weekend. However, the Korea Power Exchange explained that there is sufficient reserve power, so there is no problem with power supply and demand.

An official from the Korea Power Exchange said, "Generally, when reserve power falls below 5,500 MW, the preparation stage begins, but even when power demand reached an all-time high today, the reserve power was over 12,000 MW."

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