Ministry of Science and ICT Issues First Certification for 28GHz Band I-eum 5G Device

[Asia Economy Reporter Oh Su-yeon] The Ministry of Science and ICT announced on the 7th that it has newly issued radio equipment certification (radio certification) for wireless modules and modems to be used in 28GHz band seamless 5G (5G specialized network).

With the issuance of radio certification for 28GHz band seamless 5G terminals, a foundation has been established for the expansion of services utilizing the 28GHz band, such as cloud-based robot and vehicle control, precision medical care, immersive amusement rides, and real-time large-capacity video transmission and analysis.

Three 28 GHz band I-eum 5G devices (modules, modems) [Photo by Ministry of Science and ICT]

According to the Radio Waves Act, radio certification must be obtained before product sales to prevent radio interference and disturbance, and to protect electronic devices and the human body from electromagnetic waves. With the radio certification of three 28GHz band seamless 5G terminals (modules, modems), the total number of products certified for seamless 5G-related radio certification has increased to 35.

Choi Woo-hyuk, Director of the Radio Policy Bureau at the Ministry of Science and ICT, stated, “With the radio certification of the 28GHz band seamless 5G terminals, the delay in 28GHz band services experienced by demand organizations has been resolved, and it is expected that a foundation for actively utilizing the 28GHz band will be established.”