South Korea
South Korea
Automotive Component KC Certification
In South Korea, Motor Vehicle Management Act is to manage motor vehicles efficiently and secure the performance and safety of motor vehicles by prescribing the matters concerning the registration, safety standards, self-authentication, correction of manufacturing defects, inspection, maintenance, testing of motor vehicles, and motor vehicle management business, etc., and thereby contributing to promoting public welfare.
A person who intends to manufacture, assemble or import a motor vehicle (including the incomplete motor vehicle and the motor vehicle manufactured by phase) shall self-authenticate that the model of the relevant motor vehicle meets the safety standards (Korea Motor Vehicle Safety Standard - KMVSS) for motor vehicles (in cases of an incomplete motor vehicle or a motor vehicle manufactured by phase, referring to the safety standards for motor vehicles to be applied as at the time when a manufacture, etc. concerned is finished), as determined by Ordinance of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.
A person who intends to manufacture, assemble or import a motor vehicle (including the incomplete motor vehicle and the motor vehicle manufactured by phase) shall self-authenticate that the model of the relevant motor vehicle meets the safety standards (Korea Motor Vehicle Safety Standard - KMVSS) for motor vehicles (in cases of an incomplete motor vehicle or a motor vehicle manufactured by phase, referring to the safety standards for motor vehicles to be applied as at the time when a manufacture, etc. concerned is finished), as determined by Ordinance of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.
It is difficult to post-manage such as the damage to car owners and recall of defective parts, which are distributed without verification of the safety of parts and devices purchased and installed by consumers in automobiles, and to secure public safety from these parts and devices. Increase the need for government management.
For certain automotive parts entering the aftermarket, KC (Korea Certification) scheme is applied which was regulated by the Ministry of Industry. From 2018, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) has taken over the regulating and supervising responsibilities of KC certification for automotive components.
ATIC has successfully provided certification and consulting services for Chinese electric vehicle OEMs ever since the year of 2016. ATIC conducts in-depth regulation research, set up regular technical meeting with Korea Automotive Testing and Research Institute (KATRI), Korea Transportation Pollutant Research Center (TPRC) and Korea Automotive Parts Association (KAPA). ATIC is capable of providing technical service from KMVSS self-certification, environmental certification, fuel consumption testing, subsidy testing, KC certification throughout the whole automotive homologation process.
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General Steps
Manufacturer Registration
ATIC assists importer or manufacturer to prepare registration documents and submit them to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. After the review and approval, a registration certificate is issued to the importer or manufacture
Product Testing
ATIC experts formulate testing plan and follow up tests in designated laboratories, and submit test reports to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport for review
Specification Notification
After completing the registration as a parts manufacturer and complete a testing for component, the product can be registered, engraved with the certification identification number and commercialized in South Korea market
Market Surveillance
After obtaining the certificate, market surveillance will be conducted by authorities, if there is any non-conformance, follow-up measures shall be taken including re-certification, recall or penalties
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Technical Requirements
No. | Items (Korean) | Items (English) | Standards |
1 | 정면 충돌시 탑승자 보호 | Protection of Occupants in the Event of a Frontal Collision | KMVSS Article 102 |
2 | 측면 충돌시 탑승자 보호 | Protection of Occupants In The Event Of A Lateral Collision | KMVSS Article 102 |
3 | 충격시 스티어링 칼럼 변위 | Steering Column Displacement In The Event Of Impact | KMVSS Article 89 paragraph 1 item 2 |
4 | 충격 발생시 조향 장치에 대한 운전자 보호 | Protection Of The Driver Against The Steering Mechanism In The Event Of Impact | KMVSS Article 89 paragraph 1 item 1 |
5 | 좌석 | Seats | KMVSS Article 97 |
6 | 머리 받침 | Headrest | KMVSS Article 26，KMVSS Article 99 |
7 | 도어록 및 도어 힌지 | Door Locks and Door Hinges | KMVSS Article 104 paragraph 2 |
8 | 대시 보드 충돌 | Dashboard Collision | KMVSS Article 88 |
9 | 좌석 뒤 충돌 | Seat Back Collision | KMVSS Article 98 |
10 | 중앙 팔걸이 충돌 | Central Armrest Collision | KMVSS Article 100 |
11 | 선 바이저 충돌 | Sun Visor Collision | KMVSS Article 101 |
12 | 범퍼 | Bumper | KMVSS Article 93 |
13 | 내부 백미러 충돌 | Inner Rearview Mirrors Collision | KMVSS Article 108 |
14 | 견인 후크 | Towing Hooks | KMVSS Article 20 Item1, 2, 4 |
15 | 후방 언더런 방지 장치 | Rear Underrun Protection Devices | KMVSS Article 96 |
16 | 전방 비전 | Forward Vision | KMVSS Article 50, KMVSS Article 94 |
17 | 엔진 순 출력 | Engine Net Power | KMVSS Article 11, KMVSS Article 111 |
18 | 윈드 스크린 와이 핑 시스템 | WindScreen Wiping System | KMVSS Article 51 & KMVSS Article 109 Item 1 |
19 | 세탁기 | Washer | KMVSS Article 109 Item 4 |
20 | 제상 | Defrosting | KMVSS Article 109 Item 2 |
21 | 엉망 | Demisting | KMVSS Article 109 Item 3 |
22 | 승용차 용 브레이크 시스템 | Brake Systems for Passenger Cars | KMVSS Article 15 & KMVSS Article 90 Item 2 |
23 | 승용차 및 트레일러를 제외한 브레이크 시스템 | Brake Systems Except Passenger Cars and Trailer | KMVSS Article 15 & KMVSS Article 90 Item 2 |
24 | 트레일러 용 브레이크 시스템 | Brake Systems for Trailer | KMVSS Article 15 & KMVSS Article 90 Item 3 |
25 | 트레일러를 제외한 ABS | ABS Except Trailer | KMVSS Article 15 & KMVSS Article 90 Item 4 |
26 | 트레일러 ABS | Trailer ABS | KMVSS Article 15 & KMVSS Article 90 Item 5 |
27 | 조타 노력 | Steering Effort | KMVSS Article 14 & KMVSS Article 89 paragraph 2 |
28 | 속도 제한 장치 | Speed Limiting Device | KMVSS Article 110-2 |
29 | 속도계 | Speedometer | KMVSS Article 110 |
30 | EMC | EMC | KMVSS Article 111-2 |
31 | 충격시 연료 누출 | Fuel Leakage in the Event of Impact | KMVSS Article 91 |
32 | 안전 벨트 앵커리지 | Safety Belt Anchorages | KMVSS Article 27, KMVSS Article 103 paragraph 1, 2, 3 |
33 | 어린이 안전 시스템 | Child Restraints Systems | KMVSS Article 27-2, KMVSS Article 103-2 |
34 | 펜더 | Fender | KMVSS Article 88-2 |
35 | 조명 신호 장치 설치 | Lighting Signalling Devices Installation | KMVSS Article 38, KMVSS Article 39, KMVSS Article 40, KMVSS Article 41, KMVSS Article 42, KMVSS Article 43, KMVSS Article 44, KMVSS Article 45, KMVSS Article 47 |
36 | 전조등 | Headlamp | KMVSS Article 38, KMVSS Article 48 paragraph 3, KMVSS Article 106 item 1 |
37 | 전방 안개 램프 | Front Fog Lamps | KMVSS Article 38-2 paragraph 1, KMVSS Article 106 item 2 |
38 | 보조 헤드 램프 | Auxiliary Headlamp | KMVSS Article 39, KMVSS Article 106 item 3 |
39 | 전면 위치 램프 | Front Position Lamp | KMVSS Article 40, KMVSS Article 106 item 4 |
40 | 번호판 램프 | License Plate Lamp | KMVSS Article 41, KMVSS Article 106 item 5 |
41 | 테일 램프 | Tail Lamp | KMVSS Article 42, KMVSS Article 106 item 6 |
42 | 램프를 끄다 | Stop Lamp | KMVSS Article 43 paragraph 1, KMVSS Article 106 item 7 |
43 | 높은 위치 정지 램프 | High Position Stop Lamp | KMVSS Article 43 paragraph 2, 3, KMVSS Article 106 item 8 |
44 | 방향 표시기 | Direction Indicator | KMVSS Article 44, KMVSS Article 106 item 9 |
45 | 보조 방향 표시기 | Auxiliary Direction Indicator | KMVSS Article 44, KMVSS Article 106 item 10 |
46 | 후방 안개등 | Rear Fog Lamps | KMVSS Article 38-2 paragraph 2, 3, KMVSS Article 106 item 2 |
47 | 가속 제어 시스템 | Acceleration Control System | KMVSS Article 87 |
48 | 인테리어 재료 | Interior Materials | KMVSS Article 95 |
49 | 레트로 반사판 | Retro Reflector | KMVSS Article 49 paragraph 1, 2, KMVSS Article 107 |
50 | 사이드 도어 강도 | Side Door Strength | KMVSS Article 104 paragraph 1 |
51 | 최고 강도 | Top Strength | KMVSS Article 92 |
52 | 내부 파티션 도어 | Internal Partition Door | KMVSS Article 111-3 |
53 | 보행자 보호 | Protection of Pedestrian | KMVSS Article 102-2 |
54 | 뿔 | Horn | KMVSS Article 53 |
55 | 브레이크 호스 | Brake Hose | KMVSS Article 30-2, KMVSS Article 8-2, KMVSS Article 40-4~KMVSS Article 40-9, KMVSS Article 112-2~KMVSS Article 112-13 |
56 | 안전 벨트 | Safety Belt | KMVSS Article 30-2, KMVSS Article 8-2, KMVSS Article 40-4~KMVSS Article 40-9, KMVSS Article 112-2~KMVSS Article 112-13 |
57 | 램프 | Lamps | KMVSS Article 30-2, KMVSS Article 8-2, KMVSS Article 40-4~KMVSS Article 40-9, KMVSS Article 112-2~KMVSS Article 112-13 |
58 | 후면 반사판 | Rear Reflector | KMVSS Article 30-2, KMVSS Article 8-2, KMVSS Article 40-4~KMVSS Article 40-9, KMVSS Article 112-2~KMVSS Article 112-13 |
59 | 후면 안전 가드 바 | Rear Safety Guard Bar | KMVSS Article 30-2, KMVSS Article 8-2, KMVSS Article 40-4~KMVSS Article 40-9, KMVSS Article 112-2~KMVSS Article 112-13 |
60 | 타이어 | Tire | KMVSS Article 30-2, KMVSS Article 8-2, KMVSS Article 40-4~KMVSS Article 40-9, KMVSS Article 112-2~KMVSS Article 112-13 |
61 | 창유리 | Window Glasses | KMVSS Article 30-2, KMVSS Article 8-2, KMVSS Article 40-4~KMVSS Article 40-9, KMVSS Article 112-2~KMVSS Article 112-13 |
62 | 고급 경고 삼각형 | Advanced Warning Triangles | KMVSS Article 30-2, KMVSS Article 8-2, KMVSS Article 40-4~KMVSS Article 40-9, KMVSS Article 112-2~KMVSS Article 112-13 |
63 | 후면 반사판 | Brake Lining | KMVSS Article 30-2, KMVSS Article 8-2, KMVSS Article 40-4~KMVSS Article 40-9, KMVSS Article 112-2~KMVSS Article 112-13 |
64 | 바퀴 | Wheel | KMVSS Article 30-2, KMVSS Article 8-2, KMVSS Article 40-4~KMVSS Article 40-9, KMVSS Article 112-2~KMVSS Article 112-13 |
65 | 스트립을 반영 | Reflect Strips | KMVSS Article 30-2, KMVSS Article 8-2, KMVSS Article 40-4~KMVSS Article 40-9, KMVSS Article 112-2~KMVSS Article 112-13 |
66 | 저속 차량용 후면 표시기 보드 | Rear Indicator Board for Low Speed Vehicle | KMVSS Article 30-2, KMVSS Article 8-2, KMVSS Article 40-4~KMVSS Article 40-9, KMVSS Article 112-2~KMVSS Article 112-13 |
67 | 전기 버스 용 전원 배터리 | Traction battery for electric buses | KSR 1204 |
No. | Regulation (Korean) | Regulation (English) |
1 | 대기환경보전법 | Atmospheric Environment Conservation Act |
2 | 대기환경보전법 시행령 | Enforcement Decree of Atmospheric Environment Conservation Act |
3 | 대기환경보전법 시행규칙 | Enforcement Rules of Atmospheric Environment Conservation Act |
4 | 소음ㆍ진동관리법 | Noise and Vibration Management Act |
5 | 소음ㆍ진동관리법 시행령 | Enforcement Decree of the Noise and Vibration Management Act |
6 | 소음ㆍ진동관리법 시행규칙 | Enforcement Rules of Noise and Vibration Management Act |
7 | 에너지이용 합리화법 | Energy Use Rationalization Act |
8 | 에너지이용 합리화법 시행령 | Enforcement Decree of the Energy Use Rationalization Act |
9 | 에너지이용 합리화법 시행규칙 | Enforcement Rules of Energy Use Rationalization Act |
No. | Items (Korean) | Items (English) | Standards |
1 | 브레이크 호스 | Brake Hose | KMVSS Article 112-2 |
2 | 좌석안전띠장치 | Safety-Belt | KMVSS Article 112-3 |
3 | 등화장치
| Headlamp | KMVSS Article 112-4 |
4 | 후부반사기 | Rear Reflector | KMVSS Article 112-5 |
5 | 후부안전판 | Rear Safety Plate | KMVSS Article 112-6 |
6 | 창유리 | Safety Glazing | KMVSS Article 112-7 |
7 | 안전삼각대 | Advanced Warning Triangles | KMVSS Article 112-8 |
8 | 후부반사판 및 후부반사지 | Rear Reflecting Plate / Sheet | KMVSS Article 112-9 |
9 | 브레이크라이닝 | Brake Lining | KMVSS Article 112-10 |
10 | 휠 | Wheel | KMVSS Article 112-11 |
11 | 반사띠
| Reflect Strips | KMVSS Article 112-12 |
12 | 저속차량용 후부표시판 | Low Speed Vehicles Rear Panel | KMVSS Article 112-13 |
No. | Items (Korean) | Items (English) | Standards |
1 | 구성품 : 범퍼 커버, 펜더, 후드, 도어 스킨, 데크 뚜껑, 그릴, 내부 펜더 라이너, 몰딩, 사이드 미러 | Components: Bumper Cover, Fender, Hood, Door Skin, Deck Lid, Grilles, Inner Fender Liner, Moulding, Side Mirror | KAPA G01 |
2 | 램프 : 테일 램프, 정지 램프, 높은 위치 정지 램프, 회전 신호 램프, 위치 램프, 백업 램프, 주간 주행 램프 | Lamps: Tail Lamp, Stop Lamp, High Position Stop Lamp, Turn Signal Lamp, Position Lamp, Back Up Lamp, Daytime Running Lamp | KAPA G02 |
3 | 물 냉각 | Water Cooling | KAPA G03 |
4 | 컨트롤 암 | Control Arm | KAPA G04 |
5 | 엔진 전기 | Engine Electrical | KAPA G05 |
6 | 브레이크 디스크 | Brake Disc | KAPA G06 |
7 | 파워 스티어링 | Power Steering | KAPA G07 |
8 | 안전 벨트 | Safety Belt | KAPA G08 |
9 | 필터 | Filter | KAPA G09 |
10 | 기름 | Oil | KAPA G10 |
11 | 바람막이 유리 | Windshield | KAPA G11 |
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