The Korean government is introducing a certification management system for C-ITS* for vehicles and infrastructure that use advanced technologies to communicate and improve safety on the roads. This system is designed to protect against hacking, data tampering, and personal information infringement. It will only allow certified vehicles and infrastructure to communicate with each other. The system includes details on how certification will be conducted, the facilities needed for certification authorities, how long the certificates will be valid, and other important matters. The goal is to promote safe and secure development and deployment of autonomous driving technologies in Korea.
*Cooperative-Intelligent Transport Systems that utilize traffic signals, safety signs and transport facilities to improve efficiency and safety by supporting and supplementing autonomous driving functions. (Act on Promotion and Support of Commercialization of Autonomous Vehicles
The major details are as follows:
- Services and roles of the certification management center, certification authority, and verification authority
- Establishment and operation of the C-ITS Certification
- C-ITS certificates
- C-ITS certification services
- Facility standards and information management methods
