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cover item thumbnail Mandatory Designation of a Local Agent for KC EMC Certification in Korea The Korean Radio Waves Act has been amended to introduce a local agent system. Companies without a domicile or business presence in Korea must designate a local agent with a registered address or business place in Korea, documented in writing, to undergo conformity assessment. Key Points of the Local Agent System Certification Cancellation: If a local agent is not designated or a false agent is ..
cover item thumbnail Revised Regulations for KC Efficiency Management Equipment Overview The Korean government has announced revised regulations for KC efficiency management equipment. These updates specify the effective dates and product categories subject to the new standards. Below is a summary of the changes and applicable timelines. Key Updates by Product Category 1. Electric Rice Cookers, Electric Ranges, and Electric Heaters Effective Date: July 1, 2025 Details: The ..
cover item thumbnail Korea Proposes MVDC International Standards at the IEC General Meeting The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) participated in the 2024 IEC General Meeting (Oct 21-25, Edinburgh) and proposed the creation of a new Technical Committee (TC) for Medium Voltage Direct Current (MVDC) standards. This initiative follows the selection of MVDC technology—proposed by Korea in May—as a key area for future standardization by the IEC. 🔑 Key Achievement: Korea has..
cover item thumbnail Public Consultation - Draft BEREC Report on Private and Public 5G Networks in Europe Public Consultation: Draft BEREC Report on Private and Public 5G Networks in EuropeOn October 3, 2024, at its 60th plenary, BEREC approved the draft report on the evolution of private and public 5G networks in Europe for public consultation. This consultation provides an opportunity for industry professionals, regulators, and stakeholders to contribute to shaping the future of 5G network regulat..
cover item thumbnail Revision of EMC Standards at the Korea RRA Revision of EMC Standards at the Korea RRASome EMC standards are scheduled to be updated following the revision of the national standard (KS) in the field of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Public comments will be accepted until November 11, 2024.📝 KS C 9832:2023 → KS C 9832:2024Electromagnetic Interference Prevention Test for Multimedia Equipment🔄 Key Changes:Allowing TV patterns for vid..
cover item thumbnail RoboWorld 2024 - Korea’s Robotics Industry Takes Center Stage From October 23 to 26, RoboWorld 2024, Korea’s largest robotics industry exhibition, will take place in Goyang, showcasing the latest innovations in robotics technology across 880 booths with the participation of 291 companies and organizations. AI-Integrated Robots Steal the ShowThe highlight of this year’s exhibition is intelligent robots integrated with AI, which demonstrate the future of rob..
cover item thumbnail MFDS Announces Approval Status of Medical Products for September 2024 The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) approved a total of 109 medical products in September 2024. These include: • 15 pharmaceuticals • 4 quasi-drugs • 90 medical devices This approval figure represents 55.9% of the previous year’s monthly average of 195 and 87.9% of the third quarter’s monthly average of 124 for this year. The MFDS aims to enhance the transparency and reliability of the a..
cover item thumbnail Korea and Austria Discuss Strengthening Economic Cooperation On October 21, 2023, Jeong In-kyo, Deputy Minister for Trade at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, held a meeting with Martin Kocher, Austria’s Minister of Labor and Economy, in Sejong to explore ways to enhance economic cooperation between the two countries. The discussion focused on trade, investment, industry cooperation, and Korea-EU trade relations. Strengthening Cooperation throug..
cover item thumbnail Support for Tourism-Focused Urban Air Mobility Pilot Project On October 15, President Yoon Suk Yeol held a public discussion forum at the Jeju Free International City Development Center (JDC) to engage with citizens on key initiatives, including the commercialization of Urban Air Mobility (UAM). The Korean government is working closely with industry, academia, public institutions, and local governments to develop a strong UAM ecosystem. World’s First Urba..
cover item thumbnail KC EMC Self-Conformity Verification System FAQ The Self-Conformity Verification System has been implemented following the enforcement of the Radio Waves Act on July 24, 2024. 1. What is the Self-Conformity Verification System? Self-Conformity Verification is a system that allows manufacturers, importers, or sellers to conduct conformity assessment tests on products with low radio wave risk by themselves or through a testing agency, confirm c..

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