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The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport revised and announced the 'Regulations on the Certification and Investigation of Vehicles and Vehicle Parts' on April 25, 2025. With this revision, it is now mandatory to include the battery cell manufacturer, cell type, and key raw materials in the specification sheets of vehicles equipped with drive batteries (such as electric vehicles). The format for entering this information has also been clearly specified. For example, the cell type should be indicated as “pouch,” “prismatic,” or “cylindrical,” and the key raw materials should be listed as “nickel, cobalt, manganese, graphite,” etc. In addition, the reference date for applying safety standards to self-certified vehicles has been clearly defined as follows: Domestically manufactured or assembled vehicles : The manufacturing date (year, month, and day) stated on the vehicle manufacturing certificate. Imported vehicles : The date of acceptance of the import declaration cer...

The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) strengthened labeling obligations for menstrual products, masks, and bandages on April 14th.  Previously, indicating certain information such as efficacy, usage, and dosage was recommended, but now all labeling details must be mandatorily printed on the container or packaging. Furthermore, the MFDS recommends prioritizing the placement of these details on the most visible, largest surface area of the product. 📌 You can find more details here ✅ KC Certification Services in Korea | GCA KOREA Your trusted partner for regulatory compliance. ※  Unauthorized reproduction, citation, or use of this content is prohibited. The source and link must be clearly stated. 👉 Contact GCA Tel. +82-31-360-8180 Email: forest.lee@gca-kr.com GCA Global Website

KC Certification Guide for Monitors Entering the Korean Market Entering the Korean market requires KC compliance – and for monitors, that depends on the power source and features. Power Type & Required Certification ✅ AC Power • KC EMC (Registration of Conformity) • KC Safety Confirmation • MEPS (Energy Efficiency) ✅ DC Power • KC EMC (Registration of Conformity) • KC Safety SDoC • MEPS (Energy Efficiency) Wireless Features (WiFi/Bluetooth)? RF testing may be required or exempted depending on whether the wireless module is KC certified. 📄 If you would like to know the certification timeline and required documents, please check here . ⚡ GCA KOREA provides fast and accurate support for KC certification! ※  Unauthorized reproduction, citation, or use of this content is prohibited. The source and link must be clearly stated. 👉 Contact GCA Tel. +82-31-360-8180 Email: forest.lee@gca-kr.com GCA Global Website

Starting April 2025, AliExpress will enforce KC Certification requirements by blocking the sale of non-certified products in its K-Venue, a marketplace for domestic goods in Korea. Products without a valid KC Certification number—including electrical and electronic products, household goods, and other regulated items—will no longer be allowed for sale under Korean law. Since August 2024, AliExpress has required sellers to submit KC Certification documents. After a 7-month grace period, strict enforcement begins to enhance product safety and consumer trust in the Korean market. 🚨 KC Certification is now essential for selling in Korea If you're planning to enter the Korean market, KC Certification is not optional—it’s a legal requirement. Without it, your products may face sales bans, import restrictions, and legal penalties. 🌐 GCA KOREA – Your Trusted KC Certification Partner At GCA KOREA, we specialize in KC Certification services for global brands. We help you navigate the entir...

Advance Notice of Legislation for Revising the Enforcement Rules of the Electric Utility Act MOTIE Announcement No. 2025-290 On April 7, 2025, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) issued an advance notice of legislation to revise the Enforcement Rule of the Electric Utility Act. ⚡ 220V Standard Voltage Tolerance Update ±13V ➜ ±22V — to align with national standards 📅 Comments will be accepted until May 19, 2025 ※  Unauthorized reproduction, citation, or use of this content is prohibited. The source and link must be clearly stated. 👉 Contact GCA Tel. +82-31-360-8180 Email: forest.lee@gca-kr.com GCA Global Website

Serving robot using a sub-1kW wireless charger in an industrial setting Korea has eased its certification criteria for industrial wireless charging equipment. As of March 27, 2025, the Ministry of Science and ICT has relaxed the certification standard for wireless chargers used in ICT devices such as commercial and industrial robots — increasing the allowable output from 50W to 1kW. In addition, location-based installation permits are no longer required. Instead, products can now be certified through a model-based conformity assessment, allowing businesses to adopt the technology more quickly and easily. Wireless power transmission devices up to 1kW have also been newly designated as subject to Korea’s conformity assessment system under the Radio Waves Act. This applies to commercial, light industrial, and industrial environments. 📌 Certification Scope: • Wireless power transmission devices ≤1kW • Commercial, light industrial, and industrial use • Subject to Korea’s Radio Waves Act an...