GCA | Korea KC Mark Certification

  KC Mark After obtaining KC EMC certification, the following information must be included on the product and packaging. 1. KC Mark 2. Certification No. 3. Conformity Assessment Information - Company Name - Product Name - Model Name - Manufacturing Date - Manufacturer - Country of Origin If it is not possible to display on the product and packaging, it can be indicated in the user manual. Additionally, electronic labeling methods using firmware, software, or QR codes may be chosen. The KC EMC certification label must be displayed on domestically manufactured products before release and on imported products before customs clearance. KC - EMC / RF / SAR 👉 Contact GCA Tel. +82-31-360-8180 Email: forest.lee@gca-kr.com GCA Global Website

  MRA (Mutual Recognition Arrangement) Countries adhere to international standards for electromagnetic wave certification, but mutual recognition is not possible due to differences in national frequency policies, technical standards, and other factors. However, for countries with which Korea has signed Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRA) – namely the United States, Canada, Vietnam, and Chile – and countries with which Korea has signed Free Trade Agreements (FTA) – namely the European Union and the United Kingdom – test reports issued by test laboratories in those countries that have been accredited by the National Radio Research Agency (RRA) and conducted based on domestic technical standards are recognized under the same conditions as test reports issued by domestic test laboratories. ※ MRA(Mutual Recognition Arrangement): Entering into agreements between countries to mutually recognize the results of conformity assessments. GCA KOREA review MRA test reports and documents issued by te

The first meeting to enhance export control cooperation between South Korea, the United States, and Japan The first meeting to enhance export control cooperation between South Korea, the United States, and Japan   The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy of Korea, the Bureau of Industry and Security of the U.S. Department of Commerce, and the Economic and Industrial Policy Bureau of Japan held the first meeting of the "Trilateral Trade and Industry Export Control Dialogue among Korea, the United States, and Japan" on February 22nd at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo.   This dialogue took place as part of the Industrial Ministers' Initiative launched following the trilateral summit held at Camp David last August. It aims to enhance coordination on export controls among the three countries while strengthening effective cooperation on common priorities. This was the first meeting held for such purposes. During the dialogue, representatives from the three countries agre

  AI Medical The MFDS and the U.S. FDA will host the AI Regulatory & International Symposium (AIRIS) 2024 from February 26 to 29. Over the course of four days, regulatory authorities and experts from around the world have been invited to discuss "Utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the Advancement of Medical Products. At this AIRIS 2024, discussions will take place on the global trends, technical aspects, and application cases of AI in the advancement of medical products. Additionally, experts will share regulatory experiences related to this field and present their insights into the future. On the final day of the symposium, a regulatory agency participation meeting session is also prepared to discuss 'Regulatory Considerations and International Collaboration Strategies for the Utilization of AI in the Advancement of Medical Products.' The MFDS expressed anticipation for active discussions with participants, including the U.S. FDA, during this symposium regardi

Georgia The Korea-Georgia Economic Partnership Agreement held its first round of negotiations The first round of official negotiations for the signing of the Korea-Georgia Free Trade Agreement will be held in Tbilisi, Georgia, from February 20th to February 22nd.   The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy revealed that delegations led by our chief negotiator Jang Seong-gil and Gegnadi Arveladze, Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, will participate in the initial negotiations for the Korea-Georgia Economic Partnership Agreement from February 20th to February 22nd in Tbilisi, Georgia. In 2021, Korea and Georgia recognized the need for cooperation and began jointly researching the economic feasibility of the Korea-Georgia Economic Partnership Agreement. After a public hearing in March 2023 and a report to the National Assembly in April, the first round of negotiations was held. The negotiations, covering 15 sectors including goods, services, and cooperat

  EMC Testing Some EMC standards have been updated in accordance with the revision of the national standard (KS) in the field of electromagnetic compatibility. Following standards are effective since February 19, 2024. ● Electromagnetic interference and immunity measuring apparatus and methods - Antenna calibration test site for the frequency range of 30 MHz to 1000 MHz ✔ KS C 9816-1-5:2020 → KS C 9816-1-5:2023 ● Electromagnetic interference and immunity measuring apparatus and methods - Conducted emissions measurement ✔ KS C 9816-2-1:2020 → KS C 9816-2-1:2023 ● Harmonic current emissions measurement in public low-voltage distribution networks ✔ KS C 9610-3-2:2020/KS C 9610-3-12:2020 → KS C 9610-3-2:2023/KS C 9610-3-12:2023 ● Voltage variation and flicker measurement in public low-voltage distribution networks ✔ KS C 9610-3-3:2020/KS C 9610-3-11:2017 → KS C 9610-3-3:2023/KS C 9610-3-11:2023 ● Surge immunity test ✔ KS C 9610-4-5:2020 → KS C 9610-4-5:2023 ● Arc welding equipment immunity

  Hydrogen vehicle Hyundai Motor announced plans to strengthen its leadership in the domestic hydrogen vehicle sector and build a hydrogen value chain by acquiring Hyundai Mobis' hydrogen fuel cell business. Through this agreement, Hyundai Motor intends to acquire facilities, assets, research and development (R&D), as well as production and quality personnel related to Hyundai Mobis' hydrogen fuel cell business, with plans to continue and advance the operations. Through this acquisition, Hyundai Motor anticipates creating synergy by seamlessly integrating research and development (R&D) with production. Additionally, the company plans to enhance the production efficiency of hydrogen fuel cell systems by concentrating core technology and manufacturing expertise, thereby contributing to the group's hydrogen value chain. 👉 Contact GCA Tel. +82-31-360-8180 Email: forest.lee@gca-kr.com GCA Global Website