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1
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Notifying Member
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Republic of Korea
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2
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Title of new legislation/procedure
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Water Supply
and Waterworks Installation Act
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3
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Date of Publication
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16 August 2025
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4
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Date of entry into force
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17 August 2025
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5
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Website link/Official publication of the new
regulation/procedure
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https://www.law.go.kr/%EC%98%81%EB%AC%B8%EB%B2%95%EB%A0%B9/%EC%88%98%EB%8F%84%EB%B2%95
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6
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Have you attached a copy of the regulation (PDF)
to the Secretariat
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[X] Yes. (Please attach a copy of
the regulation to the notification.)
[ ] No.
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7
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Type of notification
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[X] (a) New licensing regulation/procedure[2];
(please answer question 8 to 14)
[ ] (b) Changes to a regulation/procedure which
has been previously notified in document: (please
answer question 15 and 16)
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8
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List of products subject to licensing
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HSK. 8481.80-2010,
Water Tap (Sink and lavatory faucets)
HS. 8481.80, Taps,
cocks, valves.
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9
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Nature of licensing
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Automatic: [ ]
Non-Automatic: [X]
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10
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Administrative purpose/measure being implemented
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(a)
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Protect public morals;
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(b)
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Protect human, animal or plant life and health; protect environment;
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(c)
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Collect trade statistics or market surveillance;
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(d)
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Protection of patents, trademarks and copyrights, and the prevention
of deceptive practices;
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(e)
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Pursue obligations under the UN Charter and other
international treaties (i.e. CITES, Basel
Convention, Rotterdam Convention, UNSC Resolutions etc.)
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(f)
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Quota (including TRQ) administration;
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(g)
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Regulate imports of arms, ammunition or fissionable materials and
safeguard national security;
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11
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Administrative body(ies) for
submission of applications
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Ministry/authority
and Department: Korea Institute for Water Technology Certification
Address: 20,
Gukgasandan-daero 40-gil, Guji-myeon, Dalseong-gun, Daegu, Republic of Korea
Website: https://www.kwtc.or.kr
Telephone:
82-53-601-6390~2
E-Mail: hes@kiwatec.or.kr; hyunz413@kiwatec.or.kr
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12
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Contact point for information on eligibility
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Ministry/authority and Department: Korea
Institute for Water Technology Certification
Address: 20, Gukgasandan-daero 40-gil,
Guji-myeon, Dalseong-gun, Daegu, Republic of Korea
Website: https://www.kwtc.or.kr
Telephone:
82-53-601-6390~2
E-Mail: hes@kiwatec.or.kr; hyunz413@kiwatec.or.kr
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13
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Expected duration of licensing procedure
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Certification of Materials or Products for
Waterworks is valid for two years. However, if it passes the periodic
inspection, the validity period will be extended.
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14
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A
summary of the notification in one of the WTO official languages
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In order to
import water supply materials and products (currently limited to water taps
under the Integrated Public Notice), a KC Sanitation and Safety Certificate
must be obtained pursuant to the Water Supply and Waterworks Installation
Act.
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15
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In
the case of 7(b), please indicate the type of new change(s)
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(a)
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Termination
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(b)
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Suspension
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(c)
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Modification of specific details in
existing
procedures:
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Product coverage;
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Administrative purpose;
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Automatic or Non-automatic;
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Duration of licensing;
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Change the nature of quantity/value
restriction;
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Eligibility of applicants;
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Contact information on eligibility;
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Administrative body(ies) for submission of
application;
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Documentation requirements (including
application form);
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Period for Application;
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Administrative body(ies) to issue licence;
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Processing time for issuing licence;
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Licence fee/administrative charge;
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Deposit/advance payment and relevant
conditions;
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Appeal regulations/procedures;
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Validity of licence;
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Other conditions of licence (extension,
transferability, penalty of non-use etc.);
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Foreign exchange requirements;
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Other: __________ (please specify).
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16
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Please
elaborate the changes in detail (in one of the official WTO languages)
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