Global Harmonization of Safety Standards

Int'l Cooperation

Eliminating technical trade barriers through the global harmonization of vehicle safety standards
Enhancing national competitiveness by reducing vehicle development cost and time

Each country establishes and implements its own safety standards based on its situation to secure vehicle safety
Different standards mean technical trade barrier for free trade in the midst of increasing vehicle trades
The global harmonization of safety standards is the trend in order to remove the barrier and secure the competiveness of the automobile industry of each country

Eliminating issues such as increase of development cost and trade barrier caused by different safety standards per country
Overall enhancement of vehicle safety at the global level

Consumer protection by improving vehicle safety : Life and property of citizens are protected through safety driving
Better export competitiveness : Reduced vehicle development time and cost as well as improved safety through the global harmonization of safety standards
Solidifying Korea’s position as a major automobile manufacturing country : Active role in developing and revising safety standards as a member of WP29
Addressing international trade conflict : More effective and consistent compliance thanks to harmonized standards