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National Radio Research Agency Announces New Relevant Product Types and Reclassifications
The National Radio Research Agency (RRA) has officially announced updates to the suitability assessment standards for various broadcasting and telecommunications equipment, which came into effect on June 30, 2024. The new requirements introduce a reclassification for certain types of equipment, which all require a KC EMC registration in order to be approved for import an sales in Korea. The updates are primarily aimed at ensuring that all relevant equipment meets the necessary safety and performance criteria in accordance with the latest technological developments.
Among the new devices now subject to conformity assessments are:
- Laser Welding and Cutting Equipment
Classified under industrial and scientific electric machinery, these devices will now require testing with a designated institution. - LED Hair Growth Helmet
Falling under beauty equipment, these helmets must also be registered with a designated testing institution to comply with the new regulations. - UV Sterilizers for Nails
Another category of beauty equipment, UV nail sterilizers will need to undergo testing and registration with a designated body. - Tufting Guns
Classified as electric tools, tufting guns will require registration with a designated testing institution. - Heat Guns
Heat guns, categorized under electric heat tools, will now fall under the new self-verification registration. - Automatic Can Seamers, Laser Engravers, and Laser Marking Machines
These devices, commonly used in office and business settings, will also need to be registered with a designated testing institution. - Smoke Detectors and Inverters
Equipment such as smoke detectors and inverters will require self-verification registration under the new rules. - LiDAR Systems
Automotive LiDAR systems must be registered with a designated testing institution.
In addition to the introduction of new devices, the RRA has also revised the assessment types for certain equipment. For instance:
- Lint Removers will transition from designated testing institution registration to the new self-verification registration.
- Electric Insect Killers will move from self-test registration to designated testing institution registration.
These changes underline the RRA’s continuous efforts to maintain high standards in product safety and performance, ensuring that all equipment distributed within South Korea meets rigorous conformity requirements.
If you have products in these categories, we would be happy to support you with the registration under these new regulations.
For products with radio technologies, a KC EMC certification is also required to gain access to the South Korean market. This applies to products with radio technologies such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, RFID or other wireless communication technologies.
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Commercial Vehicle Plant in Korea switches to H2-powered Trucks and Buses
Hyundai Motor Co. plans to convert its Jeonju commercial vehicle plant into a center for producing hydrogen-powered trucks and buses. This shift comes as the company faces increasing competition from Chinese and European electric vehicles. The plant, located in North Jeolla Province, currently manufactures electric buses, such as the County EV, alongside hydrogen-powered vehicles and mid-size trucks. The upgrade aims to boost the plant’s operating rate, which has remained at about 40%, even though it has an annual production capacity of 100,000 vehicles. Hyundai expects this transition to significantly increase hydrogen vehicle production. Hydrogen-related products like pressure vessels usually require KGS certification in order to be approved for import and sale in Korea.
The Jeonju plant has already ramped up production of hydrogen fuel cell buses to 3,100 units annually, from 500 the previous year. This year, the factory will begin manufacturing hydrogen-powered trucks, refrigerated vehicles, and tractors based on Hyundai’s Xcient model. By 2027, it plans to develop new hydrogen-powered express and metropolitan shuttle buses. The decision comes amid aggressive competition from Chinese and European vehicle manufacturers, which have gained a significant share of the Korean market for large electric buses and imported trucks.
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Updated KGS Standards for Hydrogen and LPG Piping in South Korea
The Gas Technology Standards Committee (Chairman Shin Dong-il) recently convened its 155th meeting, where 15 revisions to detailed standards, including KGS FU671, were reviewed and approved. These updates involve significant changes to the standards governing hydrogen pipelines, particularly regarding the electrical method, non-destructive inspection procedures, and seismic design for buried pipelines. Additionally, new standards for ventilation in hydrogen fuel cell rooms and the painting of hydrogen piping have been introduced to better align with practical, on-site conditions. Pressure piping materials typically require KGS certification to be approved for import and sale in South Korea.
The meeting also focused on revisions related to city gas and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) facilities. For city gas systems, updated standards for pipes installed in homes and for sound-absorbing materials in pressure regulator rooms have been clarified. Meanwhile, the LPG division introduced new standards for installing fixed image information processing devices at charging stations to enhance safety. These changes, along with adjustments to standards for river crossing installations and airtightness tests for buried pipes, are expected to be approved by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy soon, with the revised standards becoming official upon publication.
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SK hynix invests over 77 Bil Dollar in AI and HBM Semiconductor Market
SK hynix has announced a significant investment plan of 103 trillion won (approximately $7.63 billion) over the next five years to strengthen its position in the semiconductor market, particularly in the field of High Bandwidth Memory (HBM). This initiative focuses on advancing next-generation memory technologies and expanding production capacity to meet the growing demand in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector. The investment reflects SK hynix’s commitment to maintaining leadership in the AI semiconductor ecosystem. Products and components relevant to production equipment for semiconductor production usually require KCs Certification in order to be approved for import and sale in Korea.
The investment, unveiled during a management strategy meeting in Icheon, Gyeonggi Province, will see around 80% of the funds allocated to AI-related sectors, especially HBM memory. This expansion is critical as the market for AI and memory semiconductors, though currently small, is projected to experience exponential growth in the coming years.
Key facilities under construction, such as the Yongin semiconductor cluster and the M15X in Cheongju, along with an advanced packaging factory in Indiana, U.S., are expected to bolster SK hynix’s production capabilities and solidify its dominance in the global memory market.
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