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"Since its establishment as a power plant maintenance technology
Company in 1984"

KEPCO KPS has made every effort and taken the initiative to maintain electric power and industrial Facilities in Republic of Korea. KEPCO KPS has grown to be the best comprehensive plant service company in the world and has been developing the nation and industries by utilizing its accumulated maintenance technologies and know-how. KEPCO KPS stably supplies the nation with high quality electric power and continuously promotes the national self-support of technologies and develops expert skills.

2023's
  • AprilAchieved A grade in Safety Activity Level Evaluation by Ministry ofEmployment and Labor for 4 years in a row
  • JuneSigned a MOU with Daewoo E&C for jointly developing overseas businesses and expanding the export of nuclear power plan
  • JulyExtended the term of O&M Project for Punta del Tigre power plant, Urugua
  • August Won the President’s Award at National Competition QC Circles for 27 consecutive years
  • SeptemberSigned the Maintenance Contract for 16 thermal and nuclear plants in South Africa Republic (2023-2026)
  • President of KEPCO KPS Kim, Hongyoun honored Hall of CEO fame Award
  • OctoberMaintained 1st place in Korea Quality Satisfaction Index for 12 years in a row
  • Acquired A grade in Company ESG Ratings by Korea Institute of Corporate Governance and Sustainability for 2 years in a row
  • NovemberSigned a MOU with UK Hayward Tyler Ltd for joint cooperation in the field of new nuclear power plants maintenance
  • Awarded the Gold Prize at International Competition QC Circles
  • DecemberIncluded in S&P Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes Korea for the 15th years
2022's
  • JanuaryAchieved the best grade (1st Grade) in in Anti-Corruption Evaluation
  • FebruaryExceeded the first-ever sales of 200 billion Korean won in overseas business
  • AprilWon the first prize in National Industry Awards 2022 on Sustainability
  • May Achieved the best grade in Public Institution Safety for two consecutive years
  • Newly established a Task Force Team for supporting nuclear power plant export
  • JulyConcluded MOUs with local nuclear power plant maintenance companies in Czech and Poland
  • AugustAwarded President’Gold Award at National Competition for QC circles for 13 years in a row
  • SeptemberWon National Parliament Speaker’s Award in Korea ESG Management Awards
  • OctoberRanked first in Korea Quality Satisfaction Index for 11 years in a row
  • DecemberWon Health and Welfare Minister’s Award to recognize as a community contribution company
2021's
  • FebruarySelected as an excellent institute in anti-corruption evaluation
  • AprilWon bid to operate and maintain a large capacity power plant in India
  • JuneKim Hongyeon, the 15th CEO & President, took his office
  • Achieved B grade in Public Institution Performance Evaluation for 2 years in a row
  • July Won the first prize in Competition of Best Practice on Health and Safety Activities
  • Newly established Environmental, Social Governance (ESG) committee
  • SeptemberAdopted Joint Declaration between labor and management to realize ESG management
  • Robot maintenance system for nuclear power plant has been certified as new national technology
  • Extended Operation & Maintenance contract with Ambatobi power plant in Madagascar
  • NovemberAwarded the first place in Korea Quality Satisfaction Index for 10 years in a row
2020's
  • JanuaryOpened Nuclear Power Maintenance Engineering Center
  • AprilAwarded Labor-Management Cooperation prize
  • AugustEstablished a subsidiary, KPS Partners
  • Launched 'S-Sure' project to support technology standardization of small and medium enterprises
  • October Listed as one of best companies in Commercial Service & Supplies of Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes (DJSI) Korea for 12 years in a row
  • NovemberWon awards in two categories (two categories of Quality Competition, etc.) at National Quality Management Awards
  • DecemberDeclared KPS New Deal
2019's
  • MarchOpened Nuclear Power Maintenance Engineering Center
  • MayOccupational health and safety (ISO 45001) and Quality management systems (ISO 9001) Certification
  • AugustAwarded President's Gold award at National Competition for QC Circles
  • OctoberRanked first in Korean Standard-Quality Excellence Index (KS-QEI) (8 consecutive years)
  • Incorporated in DJSI Korea for the Best Commercial Service and Supply Company for 11 consecutive years
  • Launched KPS Faraday School
  • NovemberSelected as the Excellent Quality Competitiveness Enterprise
  • DecemberReceived the plaque of recognition for Social Value Creation
2018's
  • SeptemberSelected as the No.1 Plant Maintenance Service Company at the 2018 KS-QEI for 7years in a row
  • September2018 The institute of Best HRD in Public Sector
  • OctoberIncorporated in the DJSI Korea for the BEST Commercial Service and Supply Company for 10 years in a row
  • Awarded a Gold award in International Convention on QC Circles
  • December Awarded the 13th Korea Ecological Architecture Award Grand Prize in Architecture (Human Resources Development Center)
2017's
  • AprilKorea's first Anti-bribery management system (ISO 37001) Certification
  • JulyCertificate of Excellent Service Quality in Korea
  • SeptemberSelected as the No.1 Plant Maintenance Service Company at the 2017 KS-QEI for 6years in a row
  • OctoberAwarded the Grand Prize for Public Enterprise with the financial structure at the 2017 Korea Financial Management awards for 4years in a row
  • NovemberIncorporated in the DJSI Korea for the BEST Commercial Service and Supply Company for 9 years in a row
  • NovemberSelected as the excellent quality competitiveness Enterprise for 19 years in a row
2016's
  • JanuaryProclaimed 「VISION 2025」
  • Selected as the great CEO of Korea
  • FebruaryAwarded the Grand Prize at the Korea Ethical Business Awards
  • SeptemberSelected as the No.1 Plant Maintenance Service Company at the 2016 KS-QEI for 5years in a row
  • OctoberAwarded the Grand Prize for Public Enterprise with the financial structure at the 2016 Korea Financial Management awards for 3years in a row
  • OctoberIncorporated in the DJSI Korea for the BEST Commercial Service and Supply Company for 8 years in a row
  • NovemberSelected as the excellent quality competitiveness Enterprise for 18 years in a row
  • DecemberAwarded the Grand Prize for Good Pace To Work of Korea
2015's
  • MayProclaimed New SI 'PROFESSIONAL MAINTENANCE'
  • JuneNewly included in the KOSPI 100 Index
  • AugustAwarded the Grand Prize for reconciling labor & management at the 2015 Korea best Management Awards
  • SeptemberSelected as the No.1 Plant Maintenance Service Company at the 2015 KS-QEI for 4years in a row
  • OctoberAwarded the Gold Prix for the public enterprise with the best financial structure at the 2015 Korea financial Management Crandprix for 2 years in a row
  • Incorporated in the DJSI Korea for the Best Commercial Service & Supply Company for 7 years in a row
  • NovemberSelected as Enterprise with Excellent Service Quality for 17 years in a row
  • DecemberAchieve the excellent grade in the 2015 Public Agency's Integrity
2014's
  • MarchThe Contract BECL Power plant O&M Project (India)
  • April30th anniversary of the company's right
  • MayBecome incorporated into the new securities market KOSPI(Korea Composite Stock Price Index) 200
  • MayOpening an office for business in the UAE
  • JulyIt won the Best Business Award Korea Service
2013's
  • JanuaryThe Contract ATPS Thermal Power plant O&M Project(India)
  • FebruaryThe Contract Meghnaghat Thermal Power plant O&M Project (Bangladesh)
  • MarchOpening an office for business in South Africa
  • AprilOpening an office for business in the Philippines
  • SeptemberKorea's first quality public satisfaction index selection for two consecutive years No. 1 Company
  • OctoberSelected as five years continuous Dow Jones Sustainability Index
2012's
  • JanuaryAwarded Good corporate social responsibility award
  • AprilAwarded Global Quality managers Prize
  • May100 listed companies sustainability index (above 23)
  • Light industrial facilities construction business acquisition
  • JulyKorea's first quality public satisfaction index Good selection of Companies
  • AugustKorea Electric Power Industry Code certification
  • New Excellent Technology certification
  • SeptemberSelected as four years continuous Dow Jones Sustainability Index
  • OctoberGreen rankings (top 64)
  • OctoberThe Contract IPP3 Diesel Power plant O&M Project (Jordan)
2011's
  • FebruaryYecheon pumping plant started commissioning maintenance
  • MarchCEO attended the groundbreaking ceremony for UAE nuclear site
  • MayWon a contract Shil-Kori #3,4 Nuclear site commissioning maintenance
  • June Hall of Fame at the 2011 Korea service Grand Prix
  • NovemberHall of Fame at the Korea Quality Management Award