Korea KC Certification | GCA

When adding a new model name (series model) to an existing product that has already obtained KC certification through the RRA conformity assessment process, a change notification may be submitted without additional testing, provided that certain conditions are met. To add a model without additional testing, the electrical circuits and structure of the basic model and the series model to be added must be identical, and there must be no changes that affect the applicable conformity assessment requirements. Required Documents for Adding a Model • Conformity Assessment Change Notification Form • External photos of the basic model and the additional series model • Existing KC Certificate   FAQ Q. Can a change notification be submitted without additional testing even if the circuit, structure, components, or functions of the product have been changed? A. No. If there are changes to the circuit, structure, components, or functions, additional testing may be required dependin...

The Korea National Radio Research Agency (RRA) has amended the Notification on Conformity Assessment of Broadcasting and Communication Equipment ( Notification No. 2026-2 ), effective June 26, 2026, to clarify the applicability of the KC EMC Conformity Assessment to Home Network Terminals. The amendment adds Home Network Terminals, such as wall-mounted smart home control panels, to the list of representative products under Information Technology Terminal Equipment, a subcategory of Multimedia Equipment covered by Korea's KC EMC Conformity Assessment. Information Technology Terminal Equipment refers to equipment that performs independent information processing functions and is used either independently or by connecting to a computer via a network or wired connection. Previously, representative products included display control terminals, POS terminals, barcode scanners, electronic calculating terminals, copiers (including multifunction printers), and multi-card readers. By adding H...

Under the KC certification and the RRA conformity assessment scheme, most electronic products marketed in Korea are subject to EMC testing, and RF or SAR testing may be required depending on their wireless functions. This is a mandatory certification system operated by the Radio Research Agency (RRA), and it is categorized into four types: • Certification of Conformity • Registration of Conformity •  Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity (SDoC) • Interim of Conformity KC Certification - RRA Conformity Assessment Scheme Korean Law System • Radio Waves Act • Enforcement Decree of Radio Waves Act • Enforcement Rule of Radio Waves Act • Conformity Assessment Notification for Broadcasting and Communications Equipment   Definitions and Applicant Types •  Manufacturer A person who designs and directly manufactures the equipment or receives the equipment from OEM, and who is responsible for the design and manufacturing of the equipment •  Country of ...