Culture Ministry Seeks Contributors to K-Content Copyright Protection

Nominations Open for the 'Korea Copyright Protection Awards'

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Copyright Protection Agency announced on July 27 that they are accepting nominations for candidates for the 'Korea Copyright Protection Award' until August 21.

The Ministry has operated this award since 2024 to raise awareness of copyright and expand private sector participation. In past years, award recipients have included experts and stakeholders from various fields such as the webtoon, film, gaming, and publishing industries, academia, and law enforcement agencies.

This year, eighteen individuals who have contributed to industrial development through the protection of K-content copyrights will be selected. Among them, eight will receive the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism's Commendation, while ten will be awarded the President of the Copyright Protection Agency's Commendation. The award ceremony will be held in November.

The criteria for commendation include achievements in copyright protection, contributions to establishing foundational infrastructure, overseas activities, and influence. Candidates may be individuals or organizations from the content and copyright industries, academia, or associations and organizations. Honorees who have contributed to combating illegal distribution will be identified through a nationwide public competition and expert recommendations.

Jae Hyun Kim, Director for Culture & Media Industries at the Ministry, stated, "Since the first emergency blocking order for copyright-infringing sites was issued in May, we have been enforcing strong policies such as blocking access to illegal websites. These efforts will succeed only if the public participates in building a sound content consumption culture."

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