South Korea: TÜV Rheinland is investing in further growth

First foreign certification body in South Korea

TÜV Rheinland was the first foreign certification body in South Korea in 1987 and today employs around 150 people in the country. “Over the next three to four years, we want to attract up to 50 new experts and thus further strengthen our already good position in the Korean market”, says Carsten Lienemann, Managing Director of TÜV Rheinland in Korea.

Product testing in the numerous laboratories in the cities of Seoul, Gyeongsan and Changwon is a focal point of TÜV Rheinland’s activities. In Korea, for instance, TÜV Rheinland tests wireless technologies such as Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, the safety of electrical and electronic devices, LED technologies, solar modules and air conditioning systems. Other fields of activity include energy efficiency testing, inspection services for industrial plants, vehicle type approval testing for Korean automotive exporters and the certification of management systems in accordance with internationally recognized standards. There is also strong demand for services relating to worldwide market access for products. TÜV Rheinland’s more than 8,000 customers in South Korea include major corporations such as LG, Samsung and Hyundai, as well as many small and medium-sized enterprises.