South Korea KC Certification for Wireless and IoT Devices

KC certification (Korea Certification) is the national conformity mark for South Korea. It applies to all wireless, radio, telecom, and electronic products sold in the country. The scheme covers:

• Radio Waves Act – regulates wireless devices (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, LTE, 5G, RFID, etc.);

• EMC Requirements – ensuring devices do not cause harmful interference;

• Safety Certification – for electrical and electronic equipment.

• Energy Efficiency Labeling – required for some consumer electronics.

Without KC approval, products cannot legally be marketed or used in South Korea.

Depending on your device type, KC compliance may involve:

• Wireless Certification – for all radio-transmitting equipment;

• EMC Testing – for electronic and IT equipment;

• Safety Certification (Electrical) – for products with electrical components;

• SAR / RF Exposure Testing – for mobile and portable transmitters;

• Labeling – products must display the KC mark before market entry.

At IoT Consulting Partners, we provide full support for KC certification:

• Pre-Testing & Debugging – validating radio and EMC performance before formal testing.

• Accredited Lab Testing – coordinating EMC, RF, and safety testing in South Korea.

• Certification Filing – handling applications to Korean authorities and certification bodies.

• Documentation Support – preparing test reports, application forms, and labeling requirements.

• End-to-End Market Access – combining KC with CE, FCC, MIC, and NCC approvals for global product launches.

Our focus is on reducing approval timelines and ensuring your devices enter South Korea smoothly.

We provide KC certification services across multiple sectors:

• IoT & Consumer Electronics – smart home devices, wearables, and wireless gadgets;

• Automotive & Transportation – telematics, V2X, and in-vehicle wireless systems;

• Medical Devices – connected health devices requiring KC approval;

• Industrial & Automation – robotics, controllers, and wireless M2M systems;

• Cybersecurity-Enabled Devices – IoT products with secure wireless connectivity.