South Korea’s accessibility laws

Understand South Korea's digital accessibility requirements and learn what your organization must do to meet them. Whether you're in the public or private sector, Deque can help you create digital experiences that are compliant and inclusive of everyone, including people with disabilities.

What are South Korea's digital accessibility laws and standards?

The Act on Welfare of Persons with Disabilities (2014) is a cornerstone of South Korea’s efforts to ensure equal rights and access for individuals with disabilities, including digital accessibility.

The Korean Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (KWCAG 2.1) provide clear standards for digital accessibility, aligning with WCAG 2.1 and including some South Korea-specific requirements.

South Korea outline alongside a legal gavel

Disability and digital accessibility in South Korea

As your organization develops its digital compliance strategies, here are some key statistics to be aware of:

Why digital accessibility is right for your organization

The benefits of offering accessible products and services are wide-ranging and include:

Equality and inclusion

Being accessible ensures compliance with South Korea’s strong disability rights laws and allows everyone to engage with your digital properties.

Trust and loyalty

Prioritizing accessibility demonstrates your commitment to social responsibility in South Korea’s highly connected society.

Innovation and competitiveness

Meeting KWCAG 2.1 standards positions your organization as a leader in South Korea’s advanced digital economy.

The risks of non-compliance

Failure to comply with South Korea’s accessibility laws can have serious consequences:

Fines

Failing to meet accessibility standards can result in penalties of up to 5 million won under the Act on Welfare of Persons with Disabilities.

Lawsuits

Non-compliance can lead to legal action and damage to your reputation.

Loss of business

Inaccessible platforms exclude millions of potential customers in South Korea’s tech-savvy market.

Choose Deque for digital accessibility in South Korea

Regional experts

Deque has offices and employees worldwide with deep knowledge of local guidelines.

Strategic Consulting

Our Principal Strategy Consultants help build, run and improve the world’s largest digital accessibility programs.

Trusted and proven tools

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Frequently asked questions

South Korea’s Act on Welfare of Persons with Disabilities ensures equal access to digital services, while KWCAG 2.1 provides technical accessibility standards.

Yes, compliance is required for public sector websites, and it is strongly recommended for private organizations to avoid legal risks.

Aligning with KWCAG ensures your digital content meets South Korea’s accessibility standards while being compatible with global WCAG 2.1 requirements.