Korea Public Health Management Act — Complete Guide to Mandatory Beauty Salon Facilities

Opening a beauty salon in Korea requires passing a facility inspection by the local health authority before your business registration is accepted. Mandatory facilities are defined in the Public Health Management Act Enforcement Rules, Annex 1. (Source: Ministry of Health and Welfare)

Mandatory Facility Checklist

• Sterilizer (UV or heat): required for sanitizing tools — scissors, combs, razors
• Washbasin: at least 1 within or adjacent to the treatment area
• Chair spacing: minimum 1,200mm between chair outer edges
• Ventilation: mandatory local exhaust for nail and waxing treatments
• Business registration certificate display: visible to customers (Act Article 8)
• Cosmetologist license display: original or copy of each practitioner's license

Nail & Waxing — Mandatory Ventilation

Nail and waxing services involve chemical fumes (acetone, wax vapor). Local exhaust above each nail table is required. Waxing rooms must have a full supply-and-exhaust ventilation system.

• Nail table: local exhaust hood or fan unit above the work surface
• Waxing room: ventilation rate ≥ room volume (m³) × 15 air changes/hour
• Show ventilation layout on the floor plan for health authority review