Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) achieved an operating profit in the first quarter of 2026 despite the energy supply crisis caused by the Middle East conflict, demonstrating its role as a core infrastructure for the national economy. Despite concerns about rising oil and exchange rates slowing down financial normalization, KEPCO has maintained a stable power supply system through proactive self-help measures. It is expected to play a role as a springboard for weathering the future high-oil price surge.