South Korea: USB Type-C Requirements for KC Certification Take Effect on November 6, 2026
South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) is implementing the USB Type-C standard for charging and data communication, applicable to certain wireless products, effective November 6, 2026. In addition, USB Type-C connectors are subject to the KC SDoC (Supplier's Declaration of Conformity) scheme, and the relevant conformity requirements must be met when applying for KC certification for the affected products. The regulation applies to the following 13 product categories: Mobile phones Tablets Digital cameras Headphones Headsets Portable video game consoles Portable speakers E-book readers Keyboards Mice Portable navigation devices Earphones Notebook computers When applying for KC certification for these products, a USB Type-C connector that has already obtained KC approval must be used. Otherwise, the USB Type-C connector must be tested as part of the KC certification process for the end product. USB Type-C ...