Electromagnetic Wave Survey Conducted at Child Centers and Children's Protection Zones

[Asia Economy Reporter Joselgina] The government is expanding the electromagnetic wave (EMW) survey, which has been conducted in facilities for young children such as daycare centers and elementary school classrooms, to include regional children's centers, indoor playgrounds, and school zones. The scale has also been increased to about 800 locations.

The Ministry of Science and ICT announced on the 24th that starting from the end of March, it will accept applications for EMW measurements at facilities for young children such as daycare centers and regional children's centers, and will promote EMW surveys in various living environments to alleviate concerns about EMW generated in living spaces and provide accurate information.

The EMW safety evaluation project for facilities used by young children will expand its measurement targets this year beyond the existing daycare centers, kindergartens, and elementary school classrooms, hallways, playgrounds, and sports fields to include regional children's centers, indoor playgrounds, and school zones. The scale will also increase from 658 locations last year to about 800 locations.

In particular, the Ministry of Science and ICT plans to focus on measuring the intensity of EMW from new Wi-Fi as the 'School Wireless Network (Wi-Fi) Construction Project' has been underway since last year to build gigabit wireless networks based on Wi-Fi 6 in elementary school classrooms.

Additionally, EMW intensity will be measured in various living environments such as around mobile base station vehicles, radar facilities for weather and satellites, airport facilities, large transportation means such as aircraft and passenger ships, and regional welfare centers, with results expected to be disclosed around December. Separate EMW surveys will also be conducted based on applications from local governments for facilities in communities where concerns or the need for safety verification regarding EMW are raised.

Facilities for young children and local governments wishing to have EMW measurements and evaluations can apply from March 31 on the Korea Communications Agency website (http://emf.kca.kr).

Meanwhile, anyone with questions or concerns about EMW generated by various products used daily such as home appliances and portable wireless devices can apply year-round for EMW measurements of living products on the National Radio Research Agency’s ‘EMW in Daily Life’ website (www.rra.go.kr/emf). Last year, EMW measurements and disclosures were made for 19 types (70 products and facilities) including 5G mobile phones, elevator machine rooms, and IH rice cookers.

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