On April 25, 2025, Notice No. 2025-2, bringing revisions to the technical standards governing a wide range of wireless equipment. It’s a signal that South Korea is meticulously refining its wireless environment to ensure safety, efficiency, and preparedness for the next wave of innovation.
A Symphony of Devices Affected!
The key players impacted include:
- Simple Wireless Stations: This category sees important revisions, including new technical standards for the Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) in the 3.6 GHz band. This is a critical update aimed at protecting user health and safety, ensuring devices operating at these frequencies meet stringent exposure limits.
- Space Stations and Earth Stations: Revisions extend to these vital components of satellite communication infrastructure, ensuring their compliance with the latest technical requirements. Notably, this includes new regulations for Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communication earth stations operating in the 11 GHz to 14 GHz frequency bands, a nod to the growing importance of satellite connectivity.
- Radio Equipment for Radio Detection: Standards for these specialized devices have also been updated.
- Other Business Wireless Equipment: This broad category also receives general technical standard revisions, keeping the regulatory framework agile and current.
These amendments reflect RRA’s ongoing commitment to modernizing its regulations, adapting to new technologies, and upholding robust safety standards.
Beyond the Technicalities: Why RRA’s New Standards Matter to Your Business
For any company looking to introduce or maintain wireless products in South Korea, these revisions are more than just formalities; they directly impact your path to market.
- Ensured Market Access: Compliance with these updated standards is non-negotiable for obtaining or maintaining your KC (Korea Certification) mark. Ignoring them could mean significant delays or even market exclusion.
- Prioritizing User Safety: The explicit addition of SAR standards for the 3.6 GHz band underscores South Korea’s dedication to public health. For manufacturers of devices operating in this range, robust SAR testing and compliance are paramount.
- Embracing Next-Gen Tech: By addressing LEO satellite communications and other advanced wireless equipment, RRA is actively paving the way for cutting-edge technologies to flourish in the Korean market. This creates new opportunities for innovative products.
- Maintaining Trust: Adhering to the latest RRA standards demonstrates your commitment to quality, safety, and regulatory excellence, building crucial trust with consumers and partners alike.
