Is web accessibility absolutely necessary?

Under Korean law, web accessibility is mandatory for the websites of all public institutions and corporations.
It is not a mere recommendation, but a matter of legal compliance.

Legal basis

  • Framework Act on Intelligent Informatization · Amended June 9, 2020
  • Anti-Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities Act · Amended February 3, 2016
  • Mandatory from · All public-institution and corporate websites after April 11, 2013
  • Related guidance · Korea Web Accessibility Evaluation Center — Related laws

Two purposes

Web accessibility work can be divided into two purposes.

  • Certification audit response · Strict coding compliance is needed to meet the vast guidelines. Actual website use by people with disabilities is tested and evaluated
  • Accessibility application · Extending the site's usability to all users, even without a certification audit

NINEONELABS's experience

NINEONELABS has rich experience and technology in successfully completing web accessibility quality certification for public institutions and enterprises.
The key is reconciling guideline compliance with user experience.