Compliance Status
Not Halal
Screened on Oct 18, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21
Non-Compliant
Is Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEP) halal? Not Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Korea Electric Power Corporation passes the business activity screen but fails financial ratio screens with a compliance score of 0/100 (Grade: F).
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HalalScreener rates Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEP) Not Halal, 0/100, grade F under AAOIFI Standard 21, screened Oct 18, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/KEP
Business activity
What the company sells is permissible.
Company debt
Over the limitHow much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard 21
What this means for you
Most scholars advise not holding KEP
It does not pass AAOIFI Shariah screening.
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KEP: Is Korea Electric Power Corporation Halal?
Korea Electric Power Corporation
$10.63
Market Cap: 13.6B
Screened on a market cap of 18.8T
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About Korea Electric Power Corporation
Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) functions as a comprehensive electric utility, responsible for the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity within South Korea and in various international markets. Its operations are organized into key segments: Transmission and Distribution, Nuclear Power Generation, Thermal Power Generation, and a broader 'Others' category. KEPCO boasts a diverse energy portfolio, generating power from a wide array of sources including nuclear, coal, oil, liquefied natural gas (LNG), internal combustion engines, combined-cycle plants, integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) facilities, hydroelectric dams, wind and solar farms, fuel cells, biogas, and other emergent technologies. As of December 31, 2021, the company commanded an impressive generation fleet comprising 763 units, encompassing nuclear, thermal, hydroelectric, and internal combustion facilities, collectively boasting an installed capacity of 82,459 megawatts. Its robust transmission network featured 34,923 circuit kilometers of lines, including 765 kilovolt lines and high-voltage direct current (HVDC) infrastructure, supported by 892 substations equipped with a combined transformer capacity of 344,286 megavolt-amperes. The distribution system further extended this infrastructure, incorporating 132,376 megavolt-amperes of transformer capacity, 9,940,440 support units, and a vast network spanning 532,348 circuit kilometers. KEPCO serves a broad spectrum of consumers, delivering electricity to residential homes, commercial enterprises, educational institutions, industrial facilities, agricultural operations, street lighting, and for specific overnight power applications. Beyond core electricity provision, the corporation offers a range of auxiliary services. These encompass the maintenance of utility plants, resource development initiatives, specialized electric power information technology solutions, general facility maintenance, electric meter reading, security services, information and communication line leasing, and the sale of nuclear fuel. Established in 1961, Korea Electric Power Corporation maintains its corporate headquarters in Naju-si, South Korea.
Sector: Utilities · Industry: Regulated Electric
Why this does not pass
- Interest-bearing debt is 717.1% of market cap, over the 30% AAOIFI limit.
- Interest-bearing deposits are over the 30% limit.
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Compliance History
Not Halal, unchanged since May 2026.
No status changes recorded since we began tracking.
Tracked since May 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.
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Screened according to AAOIFI Standard No. 21 · For informational purposes only. Consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before investing.
Disclaimer: This screening is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or religious advice. Compliance is evaluated using AAOIFI financial standards (debt, deposits, and prohibited income ratios) and publicly available data. Ethical, political, social, or environmental considerations are outside the scope of this screening. Individual scholars and methodologies may differ. Always consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before making investment decisions.