South Korea - Proposed Amendments to the Enforcement Decree of the Automobile Management Act.

The revisions aim to address the implementation of the recently amended Automobile Management Act (Law No. 20298, promulgated on February 13, 2024, and set to take effect on August 14, 2025).

The proposed changes focus on establishing procedures, methods, and necessary details for automotive cybersecurity management system certification and software updates, as mandated by the law. Key areas of focus include:

- Submission of Cybersecurity Certification

- Scope of Cybersecurity Certification

- Presumed Certification

- Scope of Agency Services

- Certification and Recertification Procedures

- Submission of Related Documents

- Administrative Measures

- Reporting Cybersecurity Threats

- Software Updates for Safe Operation

- Documentation for Self-Certification

- Submission of Software Update Documents

- Exemptions from Software Update Requirements

- Investigation of Software Update Validity

- Corrective Actions and Reporting

This amendment aims to enhance the regulatory framework for automotive cybersecurity and software updates, ensuring compliance with the revised Automobile Management Act.