Non-Face-to-Face KS Certification Audits Progress Smoothly... 13 Sites Audited in 3 Months

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[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Chaeseok] The National Institute of Technology and Standards under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced on the 31st that 13 overseas factories have undergone inspections through the 'non-face-to-face KS certification audit' introduced three months ago.

By next month, an additional 9 factories are scheduled to be inspected. It is expected that KS certification certificates will be issued for the first time early next year to companies audited through the non-face-to-face method.

Lee Seung-woo, Director of the National Institute of Technology and Standards, said, "The non-face-to-face KS certification audit system, introduced to ensure continuity of corporate activities in the non-face-to-face economic era, is rapidly taking root."

Previously, on October 20, the institute revised related regulations to allow non-face-to-face certification audits when certification auditors cannot visit factories due to infectious diseases or other reasons.

The number of overseas factories that received KS certification this year was 29, down by half from 55 last year. The institute expects recovery next year.

The institute plans to strengthen guidance and inspections regarding compliance with the 'face-to-face certification audit guide' going forward.

Director Lee stated, "Next year, we will address issues revealed during the non-face-to-face KS certification audit process and do our best to provide reliable and convenient certification services."

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