| Primary measurement target selected through public participation
| 37 types of electromagnetic waves measured, results released at the end of May The Ministry of Science and ICT announced on the 14th that in order to alleviate public concerns about electromagnetic waves emitted from daily necessities and spaces, it will begin accepting applications from the public for measurement targets in February, begin measuring electromagnetic waves for 37 types, and release the results at the end of May.
Looking at the types of products that have applied for electromagnetic wave measurement, there was a lot of interest in electromagnetic waves generated by frequently used home appliances such as air purifiers, electric ranges, AI speakers, refrigerators, microwave ovens, and large televisions that have recently become popular, as well as products that come into close contact with the body such as wireless earphones, electric shavers, and hair loss treatment devices.
It can also be seen that there are questions and concerns about electromagnetic wave exposure related to living spaces and work environments, such as city bus driver's seats, police station communication rooms, electric vehicle interiors, and unmanned ordering machines (kiosks).
37 types of electromagnetic wave measurement targets for daily necessities and spaces
Electromagnetic wave measurements will be conducted by the National Radio Research Agency, an electromagnetic wave measurement standards organization, and the Korea Communications Standards Agency, an electromagnetic wave measurement specialist organization. The measurement results will be made public at the end of May through the ‘Electromagnetic Waves in Everyday Life’ website (www.rra.go.kr/emf).
An official from the Ministry of Science and ICT said, “In order to alleviate concerns about electromagnetic waves, we are requesting a public application.” “We plan to continuously promote the measurement of electromagnetic waves in everyday life,” he said, adding, “We will continue to make efforts to provide various information to help people understand electromagnetic waves in everyday life.”
