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KC Certification Requirements for Portable Bluetooth Speakers in Korea

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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...

OVERSEAS E-COMMERCE ALERT: 9% of Products Fail KC Safety Standards

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On December 5, 2025, the Korea Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) announced the results of a safety inspection of 402 products sold on overseas online platforms. The inspection, focused on winter-season items, found that 36 products (9%) failed to meet KC safety standards. This rate is significantly higher than the 5% average observed in domestically distributed products. Key noncompliant items included Electrical appliances: heating pads (5), batteries (2), electric blankets (1), electric stoves (1) Children’s products: children’s textiles (7), school supplies (6), toys (4), infant textiles (3) Household items: heat packs (2), ski helmets (1), and electric scooters (1) KATS disclosed details of the identified hazardous products and requested that online platforms block sales of the affected items, implementing measures to safeguard consumer safety. GCA KOREA offers a comprehensive one-stop service covering importation, customs clearance, testing...