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Planning Korean market entry? Master the KC certification essentials for Portable Bluetooth Speakers to enable legal sales and distribution. KC Certification Requirements for Portable Bluetooth Speakers Power: Battery Certification Type: KC Conformity Registration (EMC/RF) Sample Quantity: 1 normal (EMC), 1 conduction (RF) Check here for the KC certification timeline and required documents. Notes KC-approved battery shall be used. If not, the batteries must obtain safety confirmation approval. If RF module installed in the product is approved, RF test is not needed. GCA Korea provides expert support for global companies navigating Korea’s regulatory requirements, including KC Certification. Our expertise covers  KC EMC ,  KC Safety ,  KC Energy Efficiency ,  KC Automotive Components ,  KCsEx (ATEX, IECEx) ,  and  MFDS (Korean Medical Devices) . Contact GCA Korea today to streamline your certification process and accelerate market access...

On December 5, 2025, the National Radio Research Agency (RRA) issued a notification of a partial revision to the SAR measurement standards. The current SAR measuring procedures, KS C 3370-1 and KS C 3370-2, will be integrated into a new standard, KS C 3350, which closely aligns with IEC/IEEE 62209-1528:2020. This new SAR standard will take effect on April 1, 2026. Revisions to SAR Measuring Procedures Previous Standard: KS C 3370-1 (based on IEC 62209-1) and KS C 3370-2 (based on IEC 62209-2) Revised Standard: KS C 3350 The integration into KS C 3350 is expected to reduce inconsistencies that previously arose from using the two separate standards. GCA Korea provides expert support for global companies navigating Korea’s regulatory requirements, including KC Certification. Our expertise covers  KC EMC ,  KC Safety ,  KC Energy Efficiency ,  KC Automotive Components ,  KCsEx (ATEX, IECEx) ,  and  MFDS (Korean Medical Devices) . Contact GC...

Planning to enter the Korean market? Understanding the KC certification process is essential to ensure your smartwatch can be legally sold and distributed in Korea. Smartwatches are categorized by their communication method—Cellular or Bluetooth—and the required certifications vary accordingly.   KC Certification Requirements for Smartwatches Cellular Smartwatch (Bluetooth, 3G, LTE, 5G) Power: Battery Certification Type: KC Conformity Certification (EMC/RF/SAR) Sample Quantity: 2 normal (EMC/SAR), 1 conduction (RF)   Bluetooth Smartwatch (Bluetooth only) Power: Battery Certification Type: KC Conformity Registration (EMC/RF) Sample Quantity: 1 normal (EMC), 1 conduction (RF)   Check here for the KC certification timeline and required documents.   Notes If RF module installed in the product is approved, RF test is not needed. KC approved battery shall be used. If not, the batteries must obtain safety confirmation approval. GCA Korea pro...

This notification will take effect six months after its promulgation. On October 20, 2025, South Korea’s National Radio Research Agency (RRA) issued an Administrative Notice on the Partial Amendment to the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Standards . The amendment seeks to enhance broadband radiated immunity compliance for platform screen door (PSD) laser and LiDAR sensors to prevent malfunctions caused by broadband 5G signals. Key Points A new “broadband radiated RF electromagnetic field” immunity requirement will be added to the enclosure port criteria in the EMC Standards for Multimedia Equipment. Revision of the effective date and related notifications. Comments on the proposed amendment may be submitted to RRA by December 19, 2025. GCA Korea provides expert support for global companies navigating South Korea’s regulatory requirements. Our specialties include  KC EMC ,  KC Safety ,  KC Energy Efficiency ,  KC Automotive Components ,  KCsEx...