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Looking Back on a Successful 2025 – MPR International Thanks You for a Great Year
As 2025 comes to a close, MPR International looks back with gratitude on a successful year filled with exciting projects, strong partnerships, and valuable collaboration with our clients. We would like to sincerely thank you for your continued trust and support—your confidence in us is the foundation of our ongoing success.
Alongside our professional achievements, we’re also pleased to share a lighter update from within the company: since this year, dogs are officially welcome in the office. Our “new team member”—a cheerful office dog – has quickly become a regular presence and a source of joy for the whole team. Research from Virginia Commonwealth University has shown that dogs in the workplace can significantly reduce stress and increase productivity—a benefit we’ve happily experienced firsthand.
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a great start to the New Year 2026 – Your MPR International Team
Hyundai Launches Construction of Hydrogen Fuel Cell Production Hub in Ulsan
Hyundai Motor has initiated construction of a large-scale hydrogen fuel cell production facility at its Ulsan site, marking a strategic step in strengthening its global position in hydrogen-powered mobility and energy systems. Spanning over 95,000 square meters and scheduled for completion by 2027, the facility will integrate both chemical and assembly processes to support an annual production capacity of 30,000 hydrogen fuel cell units. It will also house Korea’s first proton exchange membrane (PEM) water electrolyzer. The project involves an investment of KRW 930 billion and repurposes part of a former internal combustion engine transmission plant, reflecting Hyundai’s shift toward sustainable technologies. Equipment and products related to hydrogen power generation usually require KGS registration in order to be approved for import and sale in Korea.
The plant aims to advance the next generation of hydrogen fuel cells by enhancing performance and cost efficiency, targeting use cases beyond passenger vehicles, including ships and construction machinery. PEM electrolyzers under development are expected to supply high-purity hydrogen for diverse applications, building on pilot projects such as a 1MW container-type electrolyzer producing over 300 kg of hydrogen daily. During the groundbreaking ceremony, attended by government officials and industry leaders, Hyundai signed an MOU with KGM Commercial to promote hydrogen-powered buses in Korea. The facility is also expected to boost the national hydrogen economy and contribute to regional development, with both government and industry stakeholders pledging continued support for hydrogen innovation.
Feel free to contact us any time if you need assistance or have any questions regarding Korean certifications like KC, KC EMC, KCs, KCs for explosion safety products or KGS factory registration.
Tel. Europe: +49-69-271 37 69 259
Tel. US: +1 773 654-2673
Email: info@korea-certification.com
For more information you can download our free brochure “Korea Certification Made Easy – The Booklet“.
KATS Revises 34 Electrical Appliance Safety Standards
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has announced and published revisions of 34 standards of electrical products that require a KC Safety approval in Korea. With the announcement on October 27th, 2025 the updated standards have come into effect.
Below is the list of affected standards that have been updated:
| No. | Safety Standard Number | Title of Safety Standard |
| 1 | KC 60335-2-10 | Safety of household and similar electrical appliances – Part 2-10: Particular requirements for floor treatment machines and wet scrubbing machines |
| 2 | KC 60335-2-16 | Safety of household and similar electrical appliances – Part 2-16: Particular requirements for food waste disposers |
| 3 | KC 60335-2-21 | Safety of household and similar electrical appliances – Part 2-21: Particular requirements for storage water heaters |
| 4 | KC 60335-2-24 | Safety of household and similar electrical appliances – Part 2-24: Particular requirements for refrigerating appliances, ice-cream appliances and ice-makers |
| 5 | KC 60335-2-28 | Safety of household and similar electrical appliances – Part 2-28: Particular requirements for sewing machines |
| 6 | KC 60335-2-29 | Safety of household and similar electrical appliances – Part 2-29: Particular requirements for battery chargers |
| 7 | KC 60335-2-35 | Safety of household and similar electrical appliances – Part 2-35: Particular requirements for instantaneous water heaters |
| 8 | KC 60335-2-37 | Safety of household and similar electrical appliances – Part 2-37: Particular requirements for commercial deep fat fryers |
| 9 | KC 60335-2-38 | Safety of household and similar electrical appliances – Part 2-38: Particular requirements for commercial griddles and griddle grills |
| 10 | KC 60335-2-39 | Safety of household and similar electrical appliances – Part 2-39: Particular requirements for commercial multi-purpose cooking pans |
| 11 | KC 60335-2-41 | Safety of household and similar electrical appliances – Part 2-41: Particular requirements for pumps |
| 12 | KC 60335-2-42 | Safety of household and similar electrical appliances – Part 2-42: Particular requirements for commercial forced convection ovens, steam cookers and steam-convection ovens |
| 13 | KC 60335-2-47 | Safety of household and similar electrical appliances – Part 2-47: Particular requirements for commercial boiling pans |
| 14 | KC 60335-2-48 | Safety of household and similar electrical appliances – Part 2-48: Particular requirements for commercial electric grills and toasters |
| 15 | KC 60335-2-49 | Safety of household and similar electrical appliances – Part 2-49: Particular requirements for commercial hot cupboards |
| 16 | KC 60335-2-59 | Safety of household and similar electrical appliances – Part 2-59: Particular requirements for insect killers |
| 17 | KC 60335-2-64 | Safety of household and similar electrical appliances – Part 2-64: Particular requirements for commercial kitchen machines |
| 18 | KC 60335-2-65 | Safety of household and similar electrical appliances – Part 2-65: Particular requirements for air cleaners |
| 19 | KC 60335-2-68 | Safety of household and similar electrical appliances – Part 2-68: Particular requirements for spray extraction machines, including industrial and commercial machines |
| 20 | KC 60335-2-69 | Safety of household and similar electrical appliances – Part 2-69: Particular requirements for wet and dry vacuum cleaners, including power brush machines, for industrial and commercial use |
| 21 | KC 60335-2-72 | Safety of household and similar electrical appliances – Part 2-72: Particular requirements for automatic floor treatment machines for commercial and industrial use |
| 22 | KC 60335-2-78 | Safety of household and similar electrical appliances – Part 2-78: Particular requirements for outdoor barbecues |
| 23 | KC 60335-2-98 | Safety of household and similar electrical appliances – Part 2-98: Particular requirements for humidifiers |
| 24 | KC 60598-1 | Luminaires – Part 1: General requirements and tests |
| 25 | KC 61199 | Single-capped fluorescent lamps – Safety requirements |
| 26 | KC 62031 | LED modules for general lighting – Safety requirements |
| 27 | KC 60884-2-2 | Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes – Part 2-2: Particular requirements for socket-outlets for appliances |
| 28 | KC 60884-2-3 | Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes – Part 2-3: Particular requirements for switched socket-outlets without interlock, for fixed installation |
| 29 | KC 60884-2-5 | Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes – Part 2-5: Particular requirements for adaptors |
| 30 | KC 60884-2-6 | Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes – Part 2-6: Particular requirements for switched socket-outlets with interlock, for fixed installation |
| 31 | KC 62133-2 | Secondary lithium cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes – Safety requirements for portable sealed secondary lithium cells, and for batteries made from them, for use in portable applications |
| 32 | KC 62196-2 | Plugs, socket-outlets, vehicle connectors and vehicle inlets – Conductive charging of electric vehicles – Part 2: Dimensional compatibility and interchangeability requirements for AC pin and contact-tube accessories |
| 33 | KC 62368-1 | Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment – Part 1: Safety requirements |
| 34 | KC 10031 | Safety requirements for lithium secondary batteries for reuse of used batteries |
Feel free to contact us any time if you need assistance or have any questions regarding Korean certifications like KC, KC EMC, KCs, KCs for explosion safety products or KGS factory registration.
Tel. Europe: +49-69-271 37 69 259
Tel. US: +1 773 654-2673
Email: info@korea-certification.com
For more information you can download our free brochure “Korea Certification Made Easy – The Booklet“.
South Korea Orders Recall of 63 Unsafe Consumer Products
The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) has announced mandatory recalls for 63 consumer products found to violate national safety standards. The decision follows an extensive four-month inspection of 1,100 items across 75 product categories, including children’s goods, household items, and electrical appliances. According to the report, the recalled products include 42 children’s products, 14 household goods, and 7 electrical items. The inspection targeted high-risk or frequently reported products such as children’s textiles, batteries, and heating devices. In order to avoid such safety and quality deficiencies, KC certification is generally required before many products can be introduced and distributed.
Major Findings
Among the children’s products, 15 textile items failed due to improper cords and drawstrings that posed strangulation risks, while several others exceeded limits for hazardous substances such as lead, phthalates, and formaldehyde. Notably, one children’s knit cardigan contained lead levels 379 times higher than the Korean limit, and a child’s pair of shoes exceeded phthalate concentration limits by over 270 times.
In the household goods category, four eye massagers were found to overheat beyond the permitted 50°C threshold, reaching up to 64°C during abnormal operation. Two handheld laser pointers also exceeded the Class 1 laser safety limit of 1 mW output, while a kickboard and a set of roller sports protective gear failed braking and impact absorption tests respectively.
Among electrical items, several DC power adapters and heating appliances were judged to pose potential fire or burn risks due to excessive temperature rise or insufficient insulation clearance. One rechargeable battery unit ignited during overcharge testing, and a heated seat cushion recorded a surface temperature of 91°C, surpassing the allowable 85°C limit.
Examples of Non-Conforming Products
The KATS report highlighted several specific cases:
- A children’s hoodie with loose cords and toggles that were not properly secured, violating safety rules on drawstring attachment.
- A toy slime product containing boron levels more than six times above the permitted limit, and traces of banned preservatives such as MIT and CMIT.
- A children’s umbrella whose soft plastic handle and hook included phthalate plasticizers exceeding legal limits by over 500 times.
- A DC charger that exceeded the allowed coil temperature by over 7°C, indicating poor insulation and heat control.
To prevent further distribution, KATS has published detailed information on all recalled products on the Product Safety Information Center and the Consumer Platform Consumer24. The agency also registered the products in the Hazardous Product Sales Blocking System, which links over 260,000 retail and online stores nationwide, ensuring that sales are automatically halted.
Feel free to contact us any time if you need assistance or have any questions regarding Korean certifications like KC, KC EMC, KCs, KCs for explosion safety products or KGS factory registration.
Tel. Europe: +49-69-271 37 69 259
Tel. US: +1 773 654-2673
Email: info@korea-certification.com
For more information you can download our free brochure “Korea Certification Made Easy – The Booklet“.
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