The announcement of the entry into force of the Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) between Indonesia and South Korea for telecommunications device testing laboratories, effective May 27, 2025.

The implementation of this MRA represents a strategic step forward in international cooperation in the certification of telecommunications devices. As part of the agreement, Indonesia has approved the recognition of South Korean testing laboratories, which have been formally included by the Directorate General of Digital Infrastructure on the list of recognized foreign testing laboratories (BULN).

One of the main benefits of this implementation is the reciprocal recognition of LHUs (Test Result Reports). This means that devices tested in accredited South Korean laboratories can be certified in Indonesia without the need to repeat the tests, and vice versa. This arrangement represents a substantial improvement in terms of time efficiency and cost reduction for companies involved in the marketing of these products.

WHOM DOES THIS IMPACT?

The direct impact is on telecommunications device manufacturers and exporters, accredited testing laboratories, regulatory authorities, and end consumers.

CONCLUSION:

The MRA between Indonesia and South Korea on telecommunications testing represents a high-impact initiative, primarily aimed at strengthening technology trade, regulatory efficiency, and industrial competitiveness, with direct repercussions for companies, laboratories, and state agencies, and co-benefits for consumers.