South Korea

National Disability Act — Web Accessibility Standards

Act on Prohibition of Discrimination against Persons with Disabilities, 2008

WCAG Standard
2.0 AA
Applies To
Public institutions and government agencies
Enforcement
Audit
Private Right of Action
No

Summary

Mandates that public institutions provide accessible websites under the Korean Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (KWCAG), which are aligned with WCAG 2.0. The Ministry of Science and ICT monitors compliance and provides certification.

Scope & Coverage

Covers Websites
Yes
Enacted
2008
Last Amended
2015

Sources & References