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On July 10, 2026, Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) announced an amendment to the Regulations for Performance and Safety Standards of Motor Vehicles and Vehicle Parts ( MOLIT Ordinance No. 1602 ).  Under the amended regulation, Pedal Misapplication Accident Prevention Systems (PMAPS) will become mandatory for passenger cars and for buses, trucks, and special-purpose vehicles with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 3.5 metric tons or less. Q1. What is a Pedal Misapplication Accident Prevention System (PMAPS)? A Pedal Misapplication Accident Prevention System (PMAPS) is a system that detects a driver's misapplication of the accelerator pedal and prevents or controls unintended sudden acceleration.   Q2. Which vehicles are subject to the mandatory requirement? The following vehicles are covered by the requirement: Passenger cars Buses with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 3.5 metric tons or less Trucks with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 3.5 me...

Korea's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) promulgated the Amendment to the Act on the Promotion andSupport of Commercialization of Autonomous Vehicles on March 17, 2026, with the amendment taking effect on June 18, 2026. Reason for the Amendment 1.      To impose obligations regarding the technical and administrative measures necessary to ensure the security of video information collected by autonomous vehicles, as well as requirements for the destruction of such information, and to establish penalties or administrative fines for non-compliance. 2.      To prescribe matters delegated by the Act and necessary for its implementation, including the scope of video information processing devices, the establishment of internal management plans for video information, and the retention of access records. Frequently Asked Questions Q. When does this amendment take effect? The amendment takes effect on June 18, 2026, having been promulgat...