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  Foldable laptop 'LG Gram Fold'_LG Electronics LG Electronics Launches Korea's First Foldable Laptop Laptop | KC Mark Korea Certification LG Electronics has announced the release of South Korea's first foldable laptop. Named the LG Gram Fold, this product features a 17-inch OLED panel that can transform from a 12-inch (approximately 30cm) laptop when folded to a 17-inch (approximately 43cm) tablet when unfolded, showcasing an innovative design. It incorporates flexible display technology similar to Samsung Electronics' Galaxy Z series, and with no physical keyboard, it allows for various tasks using a touchscreen and a stylus pen. To sell laptops in the Korean market, you must obtain KC certification for Conformity Registration (EMC, RF, SAR) , safety confirmation , and e-Standby Program . If you have any inquiries or need a quotation for KC certification for laptops, please feel free to contact GCA KOREA anytime. 👉 Contact GCA Tel. +82-31-360-8180 Email: forest.l

  Certifications Required in Korea Required product certifications differ by country depending on the purpose and environment of use. It is important to recognize that Korea demands a wide range of product certification procedures, thus necessitating making preparations accordingly. Basic certifications are listed below (refer to the corresponding section for details) 1. Consumer products - KC certification: Electrical safety, EMC, energy efficiency, household goods, and children's products 2. Industrial equipment - KCs certification: Electrical and mechanical safety - KC certification: EMC 3. Medical devices: MFDS 4. Automotive components: KC certification 5. Chemicals - Act on Registration and Evaluation of Chemical Substances - Chemical Substances Control Act - Eco-Assurance System of Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Vehicles (EcoAS) - Consumer Chemical Products and Biocides Safety Control Act 6. Assessment of the materials and structure of packaging materials 👉 Contact

  Establishing and Revising Broadcasting and Telecommunications Standards ■   Establishment of Electromagnetic Compatibility Testing Methods for Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Wireless Devices   ■     Revision of Common Electromagnetic Compatibility Testing Methods for Wireless Devices ü    Addition of 3m Radiated Emissions Limits for Enclosure Ports ü    Similar to EN 301 489-1   ■     Revision of Electromagnetic Compatibility Testing Methods for Specific Low-Power Wireless Devices ü    Changes to Transmitter and Receiver Exclusion Bands, Addition of Multi-Mode Signal Settings, etc ü    Similar to EN 301 489-3   ■    Revision of Electromagnetic Compatibility Testing Methods for Specific Low-Power Wireless Devices for Wireless Data Communication Systems ü    Addition of New Wireless Service Bands (Wifi-6E), Inclusion of Minimum Performance Levels, etc. ü    Similar to EN 301 489-17   ■    Revision of Electromagnetic Compatibility Testing Methods for Simple Radio Stations and TETRA    ü    Simila

  The National Standards Institute, under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, organized a conference on September 19th to assist domestic companies in adapting to the EU's new battery regulations, focusing on recycling and remanufacturing of used batteries.   Following the European Union's adoption of regulations in July that comprehensively manage the entire life cycle of batteries, including production, reuse, recycling, and remanufacturing within the EU region, Korean companies currently exporting batteries to the EU are actively preparing strategies to comply with these regulations. At the conference, experts from various sectors discussed the details of EU battery regulations, the status of domestic battery recycling and remanufacturing technology, industry strategies for compliance, and government support policies. 👉 Contact GCA Tel. +82-31-360-8180 Email: forest.lee@gca-kr.com GCA Global Website

  • You can update or submit new applications using the old standard until November 16, 2023. • You can now submit new applications using the new standard version. • From November 17th, all new and renewal applications for Broadband/FHSS standards require the new version. Products with certificates expiring after December 17, 2023, will undergo local retesting. Devices without active WiFi 6E can enable it through local testing now. • Manufacturers can modify certificates without changing IDs. • ENACOM must fully test WLAN and/or BT functionality when adding 6GHz to ensure compliance with the new standard. 👉 Contact GCA Tel. +82-31-360-8180 Email: forest.lee@gca-kr.com GCA Global Website

  CCC Certification will shift entirely to electronic certificates, with the option for paper certificates upon request. Both paper and electronic certificates hold equal legal validity.   CCC Certification certificates and marks must adhere to the "Management Requirements for Mandatory Product Certification Certificates" and "Management Requirements for Mandatory Product Certification Marks."   Effective from January 1, 2024, and the management requirements related to mandatory product certification marks from the announcement No. 10 of 2018 will be abolished. 👉 Contact GCA Tel. +82-31-360-8180 Email: forest.lee@gca-kr.com GCA Global Website

What preparations must a company make to obtain product certifications and enter the Korean market? Without proper information and knowledge of certification procedures, numerous issues may arise during Korean customs clearance. GCA KOREA is run by type approval expert with over 25 years of experience and expertise in the fields of testing and certification. We effectively provide high-quality, one-stop services from import and customs to testing, certification and follow-up management of your products for the entire lifecycle of your products.  As a company specializing in KC certification and headquartered in the Republic of Korea, GCA KOREA constantly works with various departments of the Korean government in establishing industrial regulations, facilitating our capacity to promptly respond to the needs of our overseas customers trying to enter the Korean market. 👉 Contact GCA Tel. +82-31-360-8180 Email: forest.lee@gca-kr.com GCA Global Website