1. Republic of Korea Ministry of Construction and Transportation Republic of KOREA Overall Status of Recent UN/ECE/WP29 Sessions 2006. 5

2. Republic of Korea UN/ECE/WP29 Plenary Meetings Since 25 th APEC Meeting, Three WP29 plenary meetings were held in June and November, 2005 and March 2006. Usually about 40 countries, including Australia; Canada, Japan; People’s Republic of China; Korea, Thailand, US and from APEC region and 10+ Non-governmental organizations, including OICA and IMMA took part WP29 plenary meetings. ATTENDANCE

3. Republic of Korea 136 th plenary meeting in June 2005  Adoption of draft amendments to existing regulations  15 amendments were adopted.  Amendments included  R13 : Operating Pressure of Trailer brake actuator  R14 : New child seat fixing device regulation  R48 : Stop Light on activation of retarder 1958 Agreement

4. Republic of Korea  Adoption of new draft Regulations  Two new regulations were adopted.  Tell-tales(No. 121) : Locations, Symbols, Brightness of Tell-tale signs, hand controls  Heating systems(No. 122) : General requirement of heating systems to prevent passenger injuries and fires

5. Republic of Korea  Special Resolution concerning the common definitions of vehicle categories(S.R.1) was adopted.  Any economy which wants to classify vehicles is advised to take S.R.1 into consideration. 1998 Global Agreement  New GTR regulation was adopted.  GTR No.2 : Test Method of Motorcycle emission and fuel efficiency  scope : more than 50cc or max. speed 50km/h

6. Republic of Korea 137 th plenary meeting in November 2005  Adoption of draft amendments to existing regulations  32 amendments were adopted.  Amendments included  R6, R23, R38, R77, R87, R91 : Operating voltages in LED type lamps, non-replaceable bulb type lamps  R16 : Change in Location of anchorage points of Seat-belts  R44 : Adding Acceleration type test device in addition to Deceleration type test device 1958 Agreement

7. Republic of Korea  Consideration of Adoption of new draft regulations  Following 4 amendments were deferred to future sessions.  Adaptive front-lighting systems (AFS)  Wheels for passenger vehicles  Forward field of vision of the driver  Partitioning systems to protect passengers against displaced luggage supplied as non-original vehicle equipment

8. Republic of Korea  The representative of India announced that his Government had decided to accede to the 1998 Agreement.  Six FMVSS(United States of America) were listed in the compendium of candidate Global Technical Regulations  FMVSS 108(lamps),  FMVSS135(passenger car brake),  FMVSS 139(tires),  FMVSS 205(glazing materials)  FMVSS 213/225(child restraint) 1998 Global Agreement

9. Republic of Korea 138 th plenary meeting in March 2006  Status of the Agreement and annexed Regulations, representing the latest situation  Thailand had become the 46 th Contracting Party.  The representative of Thailand announced Intention of accession to the 1958 Agreement at the 136th plenary meeting  Currently 122 UNECE regulations 1958 Agreement

10. Republic of Korea  Consideration of new draft Regulations The four new draft Regulations under consideration will be voted at the later WP29 plenary sessions.  AFS, Wheels, Field of vision and Partition  Consideration of draft amendments to existing regulations  25 amendments were adopted  Amendments included  R13 : Change in pressure unit (bar –> kPa)  R48 : Improvements in conspicuity contour markings for heavy goods vehicles  R3, R9, R35, R60, R61, R62, R63, R92 : Due to Amendments of Scope of RE3

11. Republic of Korea  Consideration of draft global technical regulations No new GTR is submitted for voting at 138 th meeting.  However, Motorcycle brake, Pedestrian safety, Head restraints and Heavy duty vehicle emission are being actively discussed to conclude GTRs. 1998 Global Agreement  Status of the Agreement Malaysia and India became Contracting Parties.  Now 27 CP’s to the 1998 Agreement.

12. Republic of Korea 15 items are still under development Expert AreaGTR (Informal Group)Chair / Sponsor GRE (Lamps)Installation of LampsCanada / Canada GRRF (Brakes / Driving) Motorcycle Brakes 1) Passenger Brakes Tires Canada / Canada UK, US / Japan, UK UK / France GRSP (Collision Safety) Pedestrian Safety Head Restraints Child Seat Japan / EC US / US Undecided GRSG (General Safety) Safety Glazings Tell-Tales Vehicle Classification Germany / Germany Canada / Canada Japan / Japan GRPE (Environment / Energy) Heavy-Duty Engine Emissions1) Heavy-Duty Engine OBD 1) Heavy-Duty Certification Procedure NRMM Particulate Matters Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Vehicles EC / EC Germany / Germany Japan / US US / EC Germany / Japan, US Footnote 1) : Expected to Be Up for Voting in ’06.11 Plenary Meeting

13. Republic of Korea Thank you very much !