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Homeplus 6 stores
face power cutoff notice
D-23 Deadline November 30 · Power cutoff notice deadline by end of this month
In short
Six Homeplus stores have received power cutoff notices from Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) for failing to pay electricity bills.
KEPCO will review each store's situation before deciding whether to cut off electricity supply.
Shop owners operating in closed stores are reporting difficulties in making a living.
Key facts
| When | On October 27, a notice of planned power supply suspension was posted at a store in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province. |
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| Who | Korea Electric Power Corporation issued power cutoff notices to Homeplus stores. |
| What | Six stores with unpaid electricity bills are on the cutoff list by the end of this month. |
| How | KEPCO will make a final decision on power cutoffs after reviewing each store's circumstances. |
What it means for me
Customers and nearby business operators should be aware of possible business suspension at Homeplus stores.
Self-employed merchants operating in closed stores may face immediate business shutdown if power is cut off.
