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3-Year Certificate System for Automotive Cybersecurity Introduced in South Korea
On July 9, 2025, South Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) released an administrative preannouncement introducing a new automotive cybersecurity certification system. The system responds to the growing risks of cyberattacks as vehicle technologies shift to software-based systems and external connectivity becomes more widespread.The proposed rules include requirements f..
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South Korea Cracks Down on Unsafe Summer Imports: 58 Products Fail Standards
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS), under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, announced that 58 products sold through major cross-border e-commerce platforms were found to be non-compliant with South Korean safety standards.The inspection of 396 products, primarily high-demand summer items, revealed a 14.6% non-compliance rate—nearly three times higher than the 5.0% fo..
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2025 Recycling and Collection Indices for EEE Published in South Korea
South Korea’s Ministry of Environment announced the 2025 Recycling and Collection Cost Indices for electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) on June 30, 2025, under the Enforcement Decree of the Act on Resource Circulation of Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Vehicles.Both indices are set at 1.1927 and are used to impose surcharges when manufacturers or retailers fail to meet recycling or ..
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Child-Resistant Packaging: South Korea to Clarify Notification Fees
South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) is proposing an amendment to the Enforcement Decree of the Electrical Appliances and Consumer Products Safety Control Act.The amendment aims to clarify the fee structure for child-resistant packaging notifications—a process for which the relevant fee provisions had previously been omitted from the Enforcement Decree.Clarified Fee Struc..
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Vehicle Use May Be Restricted Under South Korea’s New Cybersecurity Rules
On June 27, 2025, South Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) announced updated vehicle cybersecurity regulations under the revised Automobile Management Act. The changes introduce mandatory cybersecurity management system certification and tighter control over software updates. Manufacturers must meet these new requirements or face administrative penalties.The revised E..
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South Korea Powers Up Wireless Future
On June 25, 2025, South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) held a groundbreaking ceremony for the nation’s first real-world testbed dedicated to wireless power transfer (WPT). Scheduled to open in early 2026, the facility is intended to accelerate the commercialization of WPT technologies in sectors such as electric vehicles, industrial robotics, and next-generation mobility.What the Tes..
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South Korea Proposes Revised SAR Testing Standards
On June 25, 2025, South Korea’s National Radio Research Agency (RRA) announced a proposed amendment to the country’s Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) measurement standards. The revision suggests applying the national standard KS C 3350, developed by reflecting IEC/IEEE 62209-1528:2020, as the unified basis for SAR testing in wireless devices.The amendment aims to enhance human safety by eliminatin..
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U.S. Proposes Mandatory Disclosure of Foreign Telecom Ownership
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has proposed a rule requiring telecom providers to disclose whether they are owned or controlled by foreign adversaries. The goal is to protect national security by identifying potential threats to the communications infrastructure.The rule applies to FCC-licensed providers, including wireless, satellite, cable, broadcast, and VoIP services, and m..
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KC Compliance Guidelines for Dehumidifiers in South Korea
Certification Types by Power SourceProducts without RF(Wi-Fi/Bluetooth)- AC Power: KC Conformity Registration (EMC), KC Safety Confirmation, MEPS (Minimum Energy Performance Standard) Program- DC Power: KC Conformity Registration (EMC)Products with Wi-Fi or Bluetooth- AC Power: KC Conformity Registration (EMC/RF), KC Safety Confirmation, MEPS (Minimum Energy Performance Standard) Program- DC Pow..
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KS X 3123 Update by RRA: Simpler Tests for Satellite Mobile Equipment
South Korea’s National Radio Research Agency (RRA) has announced a partial revision to the Conformity Assessment Test Methods for Radio Equipment (KS X 3123). The revision applies specifically to radio equipment used for mobile satellite communication and took effect on June 16, 2025.The purpose of this revision is to reduce the workload for test laboratories and to prevent confusion during the ..
