Product Recall Warnings in South Korea
Product Recall Warnings for South Korea (East Asia) come from Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA), Ministry of the Interior and Safety (MOIS). This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for Seoul.
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At a glance
- countrySouth Korea · Asia
- reference citySeoul (37.57, 126.98)
- emergencyPrimary emergency number112 / 119
- risk profilestorm, flood, heat, cold, landslide, earthquake, tsunami, drought, epidemic, coastal, radiation
What counts as a product recall warnings
Product recalls are issued when a consumer product presents a safety risk: a choking hazard, a battery fire, an electric shock, a chemical or a mechanical failure. Recalls are published by market surveillance authorities and by manufacturers, and they list the exact model, batch or serial range so a product can be checked against them.
Who issues product recall warnings in South Korea
Warning levels, colours and terminology are set nationally. Always read the warning text of the issuing authority: it names the affected districts, the expected time window and the recommended action.
If a warning is active in South Korea
- Check the model, batch and serial number against the official recall notice.
- Stop using the product and follow the stated remedy - repair, replacement or refund.
- Report incidents to the national market surveillance authority.
Where the data comes from
Waarning reads public, key-free sources for South Korea: openFDA, EU Safety Gate (RAPEX), CPSC, national market surveillance authorities. Measurements and official warnings are shown separately, and official warnings always keep the name of the authority that issued them.
Frequently asked questions
Who issues product recall warnings in South Korea?
Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA), Ministry of the Interior and Safety (MOIS). Waarning does not issue warnings; it aggregates the public feeds of these bodies and links back to the original source.
What is the emergency number in South Korea?
The primary emergency number is 112 / 119. Use it for a life-threatening situation; for non-urgent reports use the local police station number.
Does Waarning show live product recall warnings for South Korea?
Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for Seoul from openFDA, EU Safety Gate (RAPEX), CPSC, national market surveillance authorities. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.
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Generated 2026-10-14. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.