Need your product certified to sell or import into Korea?

KC certification (Korea's mandatory safety/EMC mark) is the entry gate to the Korean market for regulated products, covering electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and product safety depending on the category.

How long it takes

A recent case handling EMC certification for a photo-kiosk product took roughly 4–5 months for the electromagnetic-compatibility test alone, with safety testing running 6+ months on some product categories. Scope, required tests, and paperwork vary by product category, and post-certification obligations — including government subsidy programs covering SME testing costs — add another layer most companies handle incorrectly without guidance.

Why bring in a licensed agent

Each product category has its own applicable test standard, and misreading which tests actually apply before submission is the most common cause of an avoidable delay. Handling the category classification, testing coordination, and post-certification obligations together is where the timeline gets shortened.