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On January 8, 2026, the Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) issued Announcement No.2026-16 , proposing an amendment to the current MSIT Notification of unlicensed wireless equipment . The amendment aims to ease the RF power limits for the 6   GHz frequency band used by the latest Wi-Fi technologies. Public opinions will be received until January 28, 2026. Key proposed change Increasing indoor RF power for 6 GHz frequency band in wireless devices for wireless access systems, including Wi-Fi. Before Amendment   F requency Band ( ㎒ )   Antenna Input Power Density or EIRP   Remark   5925  ∼  6425   500 mW or less ※ Wireless devices used inside subway train cars ※ Including antenna absolute gain   5925  ∼  7125   500 mW or less ※ Wireless devices used inside buildings ※ Including antenna absolute gain ↓ After Amendment   Frequency Band ( ㎒ )   Antenna Input Power Density or EIRP   Remark   5925  ∼  ...

On November 5, 2025, the MSIT* issued a notification that the Technical Standards for Charging and Data Transmission Methods for mobile and smart devices, originally scheduled to start in February 2025 but delayed, will take effect on November 6, 2026. As previously announced in 2024: The standards apply to mobile and smart devices that support wired charging or both wired charging and data transfer. Products within scope must be equipped with USB Type-C receptacle connectors compliant with the relevant specification, which will be added to the Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity (SDoC) target items under KC EMC once the standards take effect. Covered devices include mobile phones, tablets, digital cameras, headphones, headsets, handheld game consoles, portable speakers, e-book readers, keyboards, mice, portable navigation devices, earphones, and laptops. * MSIT: the Ministry of Science and ICT in Korea GCA Korea provides expert support for global companies navigating ...