Government and Private Sector Join Forces to Secure De Facto Standards in Advanced Industries

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The National Institute of Technology and Standards under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy is expanding its support for 'de facto standards' in advanced industries to secure leadership in the global market.

On April 29, the institute held the '2026 De Facto Standardization Forum Kickoff Report and Strategy Conference,' where it discussed standardization strategies with private-sector experts in advanced industries such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), and robotics.

A de facto standard refers to a standard that companies autonomously develop through forums or consortia to meet market demand and adapt to technological changes. Representative examples of global industry standards include JEDEC for semiconductors, VESA for displays, and SAE for future vehicles.

Last year, the institute strengthened its response capabilities for de facto standards, focusing on advanced industries such as semiconductors and robotics, through the 'Plan to Reinforce Response to De Facto Standards' and this year's '6th National Standard Basic Plan.' In particular, the institute has formed domestic response committees by sector to support Korean companies' participation in international standardization organizations.

This year, more than 30% of the new budget for standardization research and development (R&D) projects will be intensively invested in the field of de facto standards, with the aim of securing standards preemptively. The scope of support covers all major advanced industries, including AI, semiconductors, displays, secondary batteries, future vehicles, robotics, advanced manufacturing, quantum, aerospace, and bioindustries.

At the conference, experts from each industrial sector shared the current status and strategies for standardization, and discussed ways to secure a lead in de facto standards to enhance global competitiveness.

Kim Daeja, Director of the National Institute of Technology and Standards, stated, "De facto standards are a key means of swiftly reflecting market demands," adding, "We will continue to expand support for the development of standards that companies need in order to lead advanced industries."

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