Electricity / Gas / Tap Water
Electricity
- Standard household voltage in Korea is 220V.
- You should be careful when you use home appliances
made in foreign countries.
- KEPCO, Korea Electronic Power Corporation, is only
provider of electronic service in Korea. You can ask
KEPCO for information about bills, breakdowns
and registration.
- Korea Electric Power Corporation : /123
Gas
- Most homes are installed with a central gas system, through the city's gas
pipelines provided by Chungnam Urban Gas, (CNCITY Energy 1666-0009),
To use gas, call the company for service. Gas must be connected by a
qualified technician from Chungnam Urban Gas.
- In some homes, central gas is not available. Instead, LP gas is used, which
may be purchased in neighborhood shops. Technicians from these shops
will also carry out any installation work.
Tap water
- Water is available in almost every home. If water does not seem to run upon
turning on the taps, check the water valves for pressure.
Living in Daejeon
