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In accordance with the Digital Medical Products Act enacted in January 2025, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has officially introduced the Performance Certification System for digital medical or health support devices, effective January 24, 2026, and finalized the specific device categories under Notification No. 2026-4 . What Are Digital Medical or Health Support Devices? These refer to instruments, machines, apparatuses, software, or similar products employing digital technologies that are not classified as digital medical devices, but are used to support medical purposes or promote and maintain health. Such devices monitor, measure, collect, and analyze biometric signals, or record and analyze lifestyle habits to provide health management information (e.g., diet, exercise). Scope of Digital Medical or Health Support Devices: Heart (pulse) rate measurement using PPG (PhotoPlethysmoGram) sensors Oxygen saturation measurement using PPG sensors Body composition ...

1. Approval Type E-standby : Applies to products such as Printer, Copy machine, Scanner, Audio device, Microwave oven, Door phone, Corded and cordless telephone, Server, and Router(with both wired & wireless interfaces). Note : Korean importers shall be the applicant for foreign manufacturers. 2. E-standby Labeling Requirements Energy saving mark When the e-standby requirements are met Standby power reduction excellence products are registered on the KEA(Korea Energy Agency) website Standby power warning mark When the e-standby requirements are not met This product does not meet the standby power reduction requirement(translation of the warning statement) Standby power warning labeling products are registered on the KEA website. The marking shall be placed on the front, top, nameplate, or other visible part of the product so that it is easily noticeable by consumers. 3. Submission of the annual report to KEA Local manufacturers and importers shall ...

1. Approval Type MEPS (Minimum Energy Performance Standards) : Applies to products such as Refrigerator, Air Conditioner, Washing Machine, Vacuum Cleaner, Air purifier, Fan, AC adapter, TV, Monitor, Dish washing machine, Computers (Desktops, Laptops), Electric rice cooker, Electric range(Induction), Electric fan heater, Clothing care appliance, Bidet, Portable air conditioner, Tubular LED lamp(external converter type), Pump, Multifunction printer, etc. - January 1st, 2026: Clothing care appliances (e.g., LG Styler) and Bidets. Note : Korean importers shall be the applicant for foreign manufacturers.   2. MEPS Labeling Requirements Refrigerators ✔ Grade 1 and 5 AC adapter/Chargers, Computers ✔ Product compliant with MEPS Monitors ✔ Power consumption in on-mode ✔ Product compliant with MEPS   3. Submission of the annual report to KEA Local manufacturers and importers shall submit a production/import and sales performance report annually ➡ GCA KORE...

On November 17, 2025, the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) issued   Announcement No. 2025-321  and  No. 2025-322 , proposing a revision to reclassify certain electrical appliances from Safety Certification to Safety Confirmation. The revision reflects technological advancements and the diversified, rapidly evolving market environment for electrical products. Key proposed changes - The following items will be reclassified from Safety Certification to Safety Confirmation: Electric cleaners Washing machines and spin dryers Microwave ovens (operating in the frequency range of 300   MHz   –   30   GHz) Electric dryers Electric appliances for bathroom use Note : Under the Safety Confirmation scheme, regular factory inspections, which are currently conducted every two years under the previous Safety Certification system, will be exempt. Instead, product samples produced at the manufacturing factory will be tested...

On January 8, 2026, the Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) issued Announcement No.2026-16 , proposing an amendment to the current MSIT Notification of unlicensed wireless equipment . The amendment aims to ease the RF power limits for the 6   GHz frequency band used by the latest Wi-Fi technologies. Public opinions will be received until January 28, 2026. Key proposed change Increasing indoor RF power for 6 GHz frequency band in wireless devices for wireless access systems, including Wi-Fi. Before Amendment   F requency Band ( ㎒ )   Antenna Input Power Density or EIRP   Remark   5925  ∼  6425   500 mW or less ※ Wireless devices used inside subway train cars ※ Including antenna absolute gain   5925  ∼  7125   500 mW or less ※ Wireless devices used inside buildings ※ Including antenna absolute gain ↓ After Amendment   Frequency Band ( ㎒ )   Antenna Input Power Density or EIRP   Remark   5925  ∼  ...