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To enhance the management of safe driving for vehicles required to be equipped with digital tachographs, such as commercial vehicles and school buses, the Enforcement Rule of the  Traffic Safety Act  has been amended to include records on the “status of digital tachographs and their communication condition” in the driving data submitted to traffic authorities. ( MOLIT Ordinance No. 1411 ) This amendment addresses identified shortcomings in the current system and took effect upon its promulgation on March 5, 2026. Key Amendments Establishment of methods for device and communication status codes Establishment of digits and display methods for fuel consumption and fuel efficiency Introduction of "Connected DTG" as a new category of Digital Tachograph Provision of driving record analysis results to transport operators through the driving analysis record and management system GCA Korea provides expert support for global companies navigating Korea’s regulatory requirements, includi...

Expanding your coffee maker brand to Korea? Ensure a seamless market entry by mastering the mandatory KC certification process for legal distribution. Coffee makers are classified into two categories based on whether they have RF functionality, and both require mandatory KC safety certification.   KC Certification Requirements for coffee makers Coffee Maker (without RF) Power: AC Power Certification Type: KC Conformity Registration (EMC) Sample Quantity: 1 unit   Coffee Maker (with WiFi, Bluetooth) Power: AC Power Certification Type: KC Conformity Registration (EMC/RF) Sample Quantity: 1 normal (EMC), 1 conduction (RF) Note : If RF module installed in the product is approved, RF test is not needed.   Coffee Maker Power: AC Power Certification Type: KC Safety Certification Sample Quantity: 1 unit Note : Products more than 30 Vac or 42 Vdc are related to KC safety. / CB test report and certificate are accepted. / This product requires fac...

The 2026 Guide to KC Safety Previous: Part 1: Safety Certification Guide Part 2: Safety Confirmation Guide Under the KC safety framework, electrical products are classified into three categories—Safety Certification, Safety Confirmation, or Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity (SDoC)—based on their associated risk levels. This part focuses on the SDoC scheme, which applies to products with relatively low risk. Note 1: Under KC safety regulations, the term " Manufacturer " refers strictly to the actual factory, a definition that differs from the one used by the RRA (Radio Research Agency). Note 2:  IEC CB test reports and certificates are accepted . Approval Types: Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity (SDoC) Product Categories: Household Appliances: DC air purifiers and DC ion generators (below 42 V DC) DC electric tools (charging type) Audio and video equipment: Video cameras, CCTV cameras, amplifiers, speakers with amplifiers ITE/office equipment: Scanners, walkie-talkies (i...

The 2026 Guide to KC Safety Previous: Part 1: Safety Certification Guide In KC scheme, products such as electrical equipment are subject to Safety Certification, Safety Confirmation, or Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity, depending on their risk level. This guide focuses on the mid-risk Safety Confirmation scheme and outlines what you need to prepare. Note 1: Under KC safety regulations, the term " Manufacturer " refers strictly to the actual factory, a definition that differs from the one used by the RRA (Radio Research Agency). Note 2:  IEC CB test reports and certificates are accepted . Approval Types: Safety Confirmation Product Categories: Temperature controllers, timers (time switches), and electric welders. Household Appliances: Electric shavers, electric hair clippers, compressors, dishwashers, air purifiers, water purifiers, electric vehicle chargers (rated output power less than  200 kVA ), DC mixers, vending machines, and soldering irons. Audio and Video Equipmen...

This guideline applies to electrical equipment with a voltage rating exceeding 30 Vac or 42 Vdc . Please note that certain devices, such as notebooks and mobile phones, are subject to different standards. Note 1: Under KC safety regulations, the term " Manufacturer " refers strictly to the actual factory, a definition that differs from the one used by the RRA (Radio Research Agency). Note 2: IEC CB test reports and certificates are accepted . Approval Types: Safety Certification Product Categories: Cables, power cords, switches, power capacitors, power filters, plugs, sockets, inlets/outlets, fuses, and insulating transformers. Household Appliances: Vacuum cleaners, irons, electric ovens, washing machines, AC mixers, coffee makers, refrigerators, microwave ovens, air conditioners, and fans. Power & Battery Supplies: AC adapters (chargers) and Lithium secondary battery cells (specifically for smartphones, notebooks, or tablets with an energy density exceeding...

The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has revised the KC safety standards for Protective helmets for vehicular users to align them with products currently distributed in the market under Notification No. 2026-031 . This revision updates Annex 52 (Protective helmets for vehicular users) of the Safety Standards for Consumer Products Subject to Safety Confirmation to reflect internationally applicable requirements. The amended standards will take effect on October 11, 2026. Key Revisions Update of helmet types to align with current market products Types of headform for testing expanded from 3 to 6, with improved size indication for users Test methods updated to reflect the new headform specifications, and new requirements established for helmets without chin straps 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 ...

To support the advancement of wireless communication technologies and the development of new industrial infrastructure, the current unlicensed wireless equipment ( Radio equipment for radio stations that can be established without reporting ) has been partially revised under Notification No. 2026-9 . The amendment relaxes the indoor RF power limits for wireless access systems, including Wi-Fi devices operating in the 6   GHz frequency band. The changes took effect immediately upon promulgation on   February   10,   2026. Key changes 5925   –   6425   MHz band: Antenna Input Power Density or EIRP ≤   1   W - Wireless devices used inside subway train cars and inside buildings - Including antenna absolute gain 6425   –   7125   MHz band: Antenna Input Power Density or EIRP ≤   500   mW - Wireless devices used inside buildings - Including antenna absolute gain GCA Korea provides expert support for global companies navigating Korea’s regulatory requirements, includin...