Generation to Come: Natural Gas and Electric System Interactions in South Korea

This article describes the national fuel mix and electric system plans of South Korea. The country?s recent energy history is presented first, followed by a brief introduction to two important national energy plans: the Second National Basic Energy Plan (NBEP) of 2013 and the Sixth National Basic Plan for Electrical Energy Supply and Demand of 2012. Analyses of historical fuel data and the electric system in South Korea are summarized, and the interactions are discussed.