1948~1953년의 남한 전력수급대책 — 전원개발계획의 수립과정을 중심으로 —

Abstract

In 1948, due to the ‘May 14 power outage’, South Korea suffered from an power shortage. It was essential to solve the fuel supply problem to overcome the shortage. In this situation, the US tried to figure out a solution through improved supply of fuel and renovation of existing facilities. US was reluctant to expand large-scale power generation facilities which need a long construction period and a large amount of capital. South Korea took a similar position on the power problem. But, as the power shortage was alleviated to some extent, development of power sources became centered on hydro power generation was promoted. This is because hydro power generation has advantages in supply and demand of fuel and cost. This tendency became stronger after the Korean War. The experience of repair and construction of the hydro power plants during the war was reflected in power development plan, such as the three-year plan for development of power resources in 1953.