{"id":180464,"date":"2026-01-21T20:57:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T01:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/21\/contribution-why-koreas-automotive-cybersecurity-regulation-requires-an-integrated-approach\/"},"modified":"2026-01-22T00:55:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T05:55:08","slug":"contribution-why-koreas-automotive-cybersecurity-regulation-requires-an-integrated-approach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/21\/contribution-why-koreas-automotive-cybersecurity-regulation-requires-an-integrated-approach\/","title":{"rendered":"[Contribution] Why Korea\u2019s automotive cybersecurity regulation requires an integrated approach"},"content":{"rendered":"

[Contribution] Why Korea\u2019s automotive cybersecurity regulation requires an integrated approach<\/a><\/p>\n

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Publish Date: 2026-01-21 20:57:00<\/a><\/p>\n

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\n Kim Sung-bum, technical adviser at Fescaro (Fescaro) Korea\u2019s automotive cybersecurity legislation has now come into force. Compliance has been required for newly registered vehicle types since August 2025 and will apply to existing mass-production registered vehicle types (production vehicles) from August 2027 as a prerequisite for vehicle sales. The industry, however, now faces a key question: \u201cHow should we understand this Korean legislation, and how should we respond?\u201dKorea\u2019s automotive cybersecurity regulatory frameworkAs the vehicle industry shifts from hardware-centric to software-centric architectures and the era of connected vehicles accelerates, mandatory automotive cybersecurity requirements are expanding globally. In June 2020, UNECE WP.29 adopted UN R155. Based on this, Korea established a cybersecurity framework under the Motor Vehicle Management Act in February 2024.Cybersecurity Management System certification assesses automakers\u2019 cybersecurity organizations and processes, while Vehicle Type Approval verifies implementation on actual vehicles. UN R155 requires both to follow a preapproval system. Korea\u2019s Motor Vehicle Management Act adopts a different structure.Under Korea\u2019s system, CSMS is subject to preapproval, while VTA follows self-certification with postmarket oversight. This reflects the nature of what is being assessed. Existing automotive safety requirements \u2014 such as collision or braking tests \u2014 are defined by clear quantitative criteria. CSMS, however, includes many qualitative elements related to an automaker\u2019s organization, processes and policies. As a result, applying a single quantitative or uniform standard is challenging due to differences in organizational structures across automakers. Preapproving CSMS is therefore intended to verify in advance whether the required processes are properly established.Turning regulatory compliance into operating strategyMany companies already hold UN R155 certification, but Korea\u2019s requirements often demand additional preparation. Under UN R155, CSMS certification is assessed across 12 major categories.The Motor Vehicle Management Act further refines these categories into multiple subitems and requires automakers to clearly articulate their positions and provide supporting evidence for each subitem. Effective compliance requires more than translation or formal submission \u2014 it demands a clear understanding of regulatory intent and well-prepared evidence. Thorough preparation is essential to obtain certification in a single assessment cycle.For companies without prior certification experience, the starting point should be CSMS.CSMS is a management framework, not a technical checklist. Companies should begin by clearly defining internal roles and responsibilities and establishing cybersecurity policies and operational procedures across the full lifecycle, from development and production to postproduction phases. They must also formalize the Threat Analysis and Risk Assessment process by systematically identifying threats and vulnerabilities and documenting response strategies, while establishing continuous monitoring, incident response capabilities and supply chain cybersecurity management.Focusing on CSMS alone, however, is not enough. While CSMS assesses organizational readiness, VTA verifies whether cybersecurity measures are effective on actual vehicles. VTA requires security testing at both ECU and vehicle levels. Documentation alone is insufficient \u2014 an effective automotive cybersecurity system is achieved only when policy, processes and real-vehicle implementation are addressed through an integrated approach.Ultimately, Korea\u2019s automotive cybersecurity regulation sends a clear message: Cybersecurity does not end with certification; it must be embedded across business operations, with continuous improvement throughout the vehicle life cycle.Building cyber resilience \u2014 the ability to respond to and recover from incidents \u2014 further strengthens long-term competitiveness.Kim Sung-bumKim Sung-bum is a technical adviser at Fescaro and a former head of the autonomous driving division at the Korea Automobile Testing & Research Institute. He participated in the enactment of Korea\u2019s automotive cybersecurity legislation. The views in this column are his own. \u2014 Ed.
\nkhnews@heraldcorp.com
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