In accordance with Article 4(3) of the Regulation on Conformity Assessment of Broadcasting and Communication Equipment, the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) test methods have been revised and are hereby officially announced.
General Provisions
Article 1 (Purpose)
The purpose of these test methods is to define the necessary procedures and standards for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing, as specified under Article 4(3) of the Regulation on Conformity Assessment of Broadcasting and Communication Equipment (hereinafter referred to as “Regulation”).
Article 2 (Scope of Application)
These test methods apply to all equipment subject to conformity assessment under Article 3 of the Regulation, with respect to EMC testing (hereinafter referred to as “conformity tests”).
Detailed Test Methods
Article 3 (General Test Methods)
The following Korean Standards (KS) shall be applied for measuring and testing electromagnetic interference (EMI) and immunity:
- Measurement Instruments: KS C 9816-1-1:2022
- Auxiliary Equipment for Conducted Interference: KS C 9816-1-2:2022
- Auxiliary Equipment for Disturbance Power Measurements: KS C 9816-1-3:2022
- Auxiliary Equipment for Radiated Interference: KS C 9816-1-4:2020
- Antenna Calibration Test Site (30 MHz–1000 MHz): KS C 9816-1-5:2023
- Conducted Interference Measurement: KS C 9816-2-1:2023
- Disturbance Power Measurement: KS C 9816-2-2:2020
- Radiated Interference Measurement: KS C 9816-2-3:2020
- Immunity Measurement: KS C 9816-2-4:2017
- Site Testing for Large Equipment Emissions: KS C 9816-2-5:2020
- Harmonics Current Emission in Low-Voltage Public Networks: KS C 9610-3-2:2023 / KS C 9610-3-12:2023
- Voltage Fluctuation & Flicker in Low-Voltage Public Networks: KS C 9610-3-3:2023 / KS C 9610-3-11:2023
- Electrostatic Discharge Immunity: KS C 9610-4-2:2017
- Radiated RF Electromagnetic Field Immunity: KS C 9610-4-3:2017
- Electrical Fast Transient/Burst Immunity: KS C 9610-4-4:2020
- Surge Immunity: KS C 9610-4-5:2023
- Conducted RF Electromagnetic Field Immunity: KS C 9610-4-6:2020
- Power Frequency Magnetic Field Immunity: KS C 9610-4-8:2017
- Voltage Dips & Short Interruptions: KS C 9610-4-11:2020
- Pulse Magnetic Field Immunity: KS C 9610-4-9:2019
- Low-Frequency Immunity in Public Low-Voltage Networks: KS C 9610-2-2:2024
- Low-Frequency Immunity in Industrial Networks: KS C 9610-2-4:2017
- Article 4 (Equipment-Specific Test Methods)
The following standards are applied to specific equipment categories: - Industrial, Scientific, and Medical (ISM) Equipment: KS C 9811:2019
- Medical Equipment (Immunity): KS C IEC 60601-1-2:2012
- Arc Welding Machines: KS C 9974-10:2023
- Photovoltaic Power Converter Systems: KN 62920
- Industrial Programmable Controllers: KS C IEC 61131-2:2017
- Protective Relays: KS C IEC 60255-26:2013
- Automotive and Internal Combustion Engine Equipment: KS C 9990:2017
- Vehicle Wireless Devices & In-Vehicle Electronics: KS C 9995:2021
- Household Electrical Devices (EMI): KS C 9814-1:2022
- Household Electrical Devices (Immunity): KS C 9814-2:2022
- Lighting Equipment: KS C 9815:2023 (EMI) / KS C 9547:2020 (Immunity)
- Railway Electrical Equipment: KN 50 / KN 51
- Power Line Communication Devices: KS X 3141:2015
- Wireless Equipment (General): KS X 3124:2024
- Wireless Data Communication Devices: KS X 3126:2024
- Mobile Communication Terminals & Accessories: KS X 3129:2020
- Cordless Telephones: KS X 3128:2024
- Personal Radios (Walkie-talkies): KS X 3131:2024
- Base Stations, Repeaters, and Related Equipment: KS X 3135:2020
- Amateur Radio Equipment: KS X 3136:2024
- Paging Devices: KS X 3137:2024
- Implantable Wireless Medical Devices: KS X 3134:2024
- Ground & Wall Radar: KS X 3138:2015
- Satellite Mobile Communication Devices: KS X 3139:2024
- Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS): KS C 9040-2:2017
- Low-Voltage Switchgear & Controlgear: KS C IEC 60947 series
- Multimedia Equipment: KS C 9832:2024 (EMI) / KS C 9835:2019 (Immunity)
- Variable Speed Power Drives: KS C 9800-3:2017
- Elevators: KS B ISO 8102 series
- Maritime, Navigation, and Shipboard Electronics: KS X 3140:2014 / KS C IEC 60533:1999
- Wireless Power Transfer Devices: KS X 3143:2020
- Residential, Commercial & Light Industrial Environments: KS C 9610-6-3:2023 (EMI) / KS C 9610-6-1:2019 (Immunity)
- Industrial Environments: KS C 9610-6-4:2022 (EMI) / KS C 9610-6-2:2019 (Immunity)
- Meters: KS C 9991:2019
- Fire Safety Devices: KS C 9992:2019
- Aircraft Equipment: KS C 9993:2023
- Electric Bicycles: KS C 9994:2021
Enforcement Date:
These test methods take effect one month after the date of issuance (July 11, 2025).
Repeal of Previous Notices:
Earlier EMC test methods (e.g., 2014-91 and 2014-92) are repealed and replaced by this announcement.
Transitional Provisions:
Certain equipment categories may continue using previous standards until specified deadlines.
