Automotive Software Updates Must Now Be Reported in South Korea

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On July 9, 2025, South Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) announced a proposed regulation requiring automakers to submit documentation verifying compliance with safety and cybersecurity standards when performing software updates. This reflects the ongoing shift toward software-driven vehicle technologies and the increasing integration of communication-based connectivity between vehicles and external systems, alongside the growing need to address cybersecurity risks.


Under the amended Automobile Management Act, effective August 14, 2025, vehicle manufacturers and related entities must provide evidence that their software updates meet applicable requirements. The regulation outlines five key categories of documentation:

  • Inter-System Impact and Update Verification: Documentation of interactions with other systems and assessment of functional changes
  • Compliance with Safety Standards: Confirmation of software and hardware configurations, and evaluation of safety-related modifications
  • Cybersecurity Measures: Description of updated protection protocols and relevant security procedures
  • User Information Provision: Explanation of update instructions and conditions as communicated to users
  • Update Management and Recordkeeping: Procedures for vehicle identification, documentation, and retention of related records


MOLIT will review the validity of this regulation every three years starting January 1, 2025, and make revisions as necessary. The regulation takes effect upon its issuance on July 9, 2025.


For inquiries regarding Korea’s vehicle cybersecurity regulations, please contact GCA KOREA. As your trusted partner in navigating KC certification and cybersecurity compliance requirements, we are committed to supporting your market access efforts. To stay informed about the latest updates related to the Cyber Security Management System (CSMS) certification, please visit our official website.



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