(1) The Minister of Science and ICT may designate an organization to certify that products related to information and communications networks (hereinafter referred to as "certification body"), which are manufactured or supplied by a person, conform to the standards publicly notified pursuant to the main clause of Article 8 (1). <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>
(2) If a certification body falls under any of the following, the Minister of Science and ICT may revoke the designation of such body or give an order of business suspension for a specified period not exceeding 6 months; provided, the Minister of Science and ICT shall revoke such designation, if it falls under subparagraph 1: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>
1. If the body is designated by fraud or other improper means;
2. If the body has not continued its certification services for at least 1 year without good cause;
3. If the body fails to meet the standards for designation under paragraph (3).
(3) Matters regarding the standards and procedures for designation under paragraph (1), and the criteria for revocation of designation and for business suspension of a certification body under paragraph (2), and other related matters shall be prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Science and ICT. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jul. 26, 2017>[This Article Wholly Amended on Jun. 13, 2008]