The Korean National Radio Research Agency (RRA) implemented significant updates to the radio equipment certification system in the second half of 2025. These changes focus on streamlining processes, aligning with international standards, and introducing more flexible conformity assessment methods.
| Aspect of Change | Core Content & Latest Requirements |
| Certification System Optimization | Introduction of a Self-Compliance Verification System for low-risk device categories; clarified procedures for compound devices; simplified regulatory language. |
| Satellite Communication Equipment | Revision of KS X 3123 standard, simplifying test procedures, aligning with international standards. Certification cycle expected to be shortened by 30%. |
| EMC Standards | Multiple key EMC standards updated to 2024 editions (e.g., KS X 3124, 3125, 3126, 3128, 3130), synchronized with European ETSI standards. |
| SAR Standards | New standard KS C 3350 planned to unify and replace old standards, expected effective April 1, 2026. |
Detailed Analysis & Action Guide：
Impact of System Optimization:
1.Self-Compliance Verification:** Allows manufacturers of certain low-risk products to declare compliance, significantly reducing certification cost and time.
2.Compound Device Rules:** Provide clear guidance for integrating certified modules into other products, avoiding re-certification hassles.
3.Industrial Equipment Exemption:** Explicitly excludes equipment dedicated to industrial environments from scope, reducing burden.
4.Technical Points of Standard Updates:
·EMC Standard Upgrade: Affects general radio, broadband radio (incl. 5G), and DECT equipment. New tests for advanced tech (e.g., Wi-Fi 6E, 5G mmWave) may increase complexity/cost. Audit product lines early.
·SAR Standard Revision: KS C 3350 aims to replace KS C 3370-1/2, providing a unified test basis for body-worn devices.
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