The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) have issued KATS Notice 2021-133 : 2021-04-19 announcing plans for the publication of safety standard KC 62368-1.

The new proposal standard covers requirements and tests for product safety based on IEC 62368-1.

The new standard will supersede the current Korean safety standards KC 60065, K 60950-1 and K 60950-22.

The previous standards will continue to be used along with KC 62368-1 until December 31st, 2022.

Thereafter, only KC 62368-1 will be in force.

KATS are currently collecting public opinion on the new standard. The public consultation is open until June 18th, 2021.