Understanding Korea Certification (KC)

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Coupang is dedicated to customer satisfaction, including their safety and wellbeing, which is where understanding Korea Certification (KC) plays a crucial part. KC is a product certification that shows a product meets Korean safety standards. It focuses on prevention and reduction of risks regarding safety, health or impact on the environment.

If you are selling products designed for infants or any electronics, there is a high likelihood that you require KC. The KC mark will need to be displayed in these instances.

Before listing your product, read up on KC rules and regulations here as there is a section on KC when you list your item on Coupang.

KC information will be entered as follows while listing on WING.

First, you will need to choose the right product category.

Then, select certification information required for your chosen category as follows.

Once you enter your certificate number, click ‘verify’ and the KATS database will confirm this. Then, the KC number will appear in the SDP as follows.

Please note that there are penalties for failing to comply with KC. If you need more help understanding KC, please reach out to the helpful folks at helpseller_global@coupang.com who can point you in the right direction. Coupang does not provide official advice on KC so the information above should be regarded as a general direction.