Contact GMAApproval for Korea
The following provides a summary overview of Korea's regulations and compliance system.
How UL Can Help You
UL can help you with any or all of the following to achieve compliance:
- Identify applicable requirements for your specific product or technology feature to comply with current regulations in safety, EMC, wireless, energy efficiency, etc.
- Provide pre-compliance testing during the design and development phase to determine compliance
- Assist in completion of applications and other required forms
- Test in our accredited labs or your qualified facilities to issue CB Test Report and Certificate with applicable national differences and other test reports for wireless, energy efficiency, etc.
- Handle entire submittal process including working with local testing and certification organizations
- Arrange for initial factory inspections that are required before certification issuance
- Coordinate verification testing on qualified products as needed
- Facilitate and expedite project progress with support of UL’s local team and/or partner
- Support renewal maintenance of certificates as needed
- User manual translation service when needed
Marks/Certifications
 KC Mark | Mandatory/Voluntary Mandatory Authority/Regulatory Body Safety: Up to 5 years or no expiration depending on product type. EMC: No expiration Certification Organization Korea Testing Laboratory (KTL), Korea Testing Certification (KTC), KTR (Korea Testing & Research Institute), National Research Radio Agency (NRRA) | Safety CB test report/certificate accepted EMC Test report from NRRA-accredited laboratories accepted Additional Requirements Initial and annual factory inspection, based on product type |
Product Scope
Scope of products covered by the above regulations include but not limited to the following:
- Information technology equipment
- Audio and video equipment
- Household and similar use appliances
- Lighting products
- Electric tools
- Laboratory, test and measurement equipment
- Low-voltage electrical equipment
- Electrical wires and cables
- Switches for circuits, installation protective and connection devices
- Telecommunication terminal equipment
Marks/Certifications
KC Mark | Mandatory/Voluntary Mandatory Authority/Regulatory Body Korea Communications Commission Republic of Korea (KCC) Marking of Certification Logo or Number Required? Yes Validity Period of Certification No expiration | Local Representative Required? No Specific User Manual Requirements? Yes End Product Testing Required When Using an Approved RF Module?* Modular approval requirements vary depending on product type. RF Performance Testing Required? Yes (in-country testing) |
Product Scope
Scope of products covered by the above regulations include but not limited to those that contain the following radio/wireless technologies
- Bluetooth
- Keyless systems
- Wireless LAN
- WiMax
- UMTS
- GSM
- LTE
- ANT/ANT+
- ZigBee
*Requirement may be different depending on the product scope. For details, please contact us.
Marks/Certifications
 Energy Efficiency Label & Standard Program | Mandatory/Voluntary Mandatory Certification Organization KEMCO | Testing Option Designated first or third-party laboratory |
 High-efficiency Appliances Certification Program | Mandatory/Voluntary | Testing Option |
 e-Standby program | Mandatory/Voluntary | Testing Option |
Product Scope
Scope of products covered by the above regulations include but not limited to the following:
Energy Efficiency Label & Standard Program:
- External power supplies
- Televisions
High-efficiency Appliances Certification Program
- Uninterruptible power systems
e-Standby Program
- Computers
- Monitors
- Printers
- Fax machines
- Copiers
- Scanners
- Servers
- Televisions
- Video cassette recorders
- Home audio products
- DVD players
- Set-top boxes
- Door phones
- Cord/cordless phones
- Radios
- Modems
- Home gateways
Additional Information
Please note the information presented above represents a general overview and may not contain the most up-to-date information since regulatory requirements are changing frequently. For the latest information, please contact UL at gma@ul.com
