Software Quality Certification Scheme(GS Certification) improve the quality of software product and the marketability of software company. If test and evaluation result are appropriated in accordance with "Software Promotion Act" and "*MSIT's Notice", GS(Good software) Certificate and Certification mark is granted by Korea Testing Laboratory. ※ MSIT : Ministry of Science, ICT

Related Law

• Software Promotion Act (Article 20)
• Software Promotion Act enforcement decree (Article 15, 16, 17)
• Software Promotion Act enforcement regulations (Article 4, 5, 6, 7)
• MSIT's Notice 「Procedure and Criteria for software quality certification」 (2021-101)

Domain of Certification

• Domain of Certification covers all categories of Software.
• * Exception items
• Software with excessively simple functions that lack of technology and economic value
• Software that can be operated only on a dedicated system
• Gambling Software against the Game Industry Promotion Act (Article 2-1)
• Risk classification Software that effect business activities

Criteria and Methodology for GS Certification

• MSIT's Notice 「Procedure and Criteria for software quality certification」 Article 10 (Criteria for Product description)
• MSIT's Notice 「Procedure and Criteria for software quality certification」 Article 11 (Criteria for User documentation)
• MSIT's Notice 「Procedure and Criteria for software quality certification」 Article 12 (Criteria for Software Product)

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What are benefits of GS certification

• GS Certified product can be sold through unit price contract by the 3rd party.
• GS Certified Product can register with the Public Procurement Market.
• GS Certified product apply Performance Insurance of MSS
• When Government purchasers buy GS Certified Product, They are exempted from responsibility.
• When Electorical Goverment RFP aduiting, GS certified Product is added extra points.

How to apply GS certification

• Please E-mail (gs@ktl.re.kr) the below documents, or visit our office.
• GS application form (Download)
• Product Description
• User manual
• Business license 1 copy (Initial application only)

GS Certificate Process

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Contacts

Department	Person in Charge	Phone	E-MAIL
IT Convergence Center	JUNG JUNWOO	+82 2 860 1235	jwjung@ktl.re.kr