K-Content Law

Table of Contents

• Article 1 (Purpose)
• Article 2 (Definitions)
• Article 3 (Relationship to Other Statutes)
• Article 4 (Formulation and Implementation of Master Plan and Implementation Plan)
• Article 5 (Encouragement of Animation Industry)
• Article 6 (Development of Professional Personnel)
• Article 7 (Facilitation of Technological Development)
• Article 8 (Cooperative Development and Research)
• Article 9 (Creation of Fair Distribution Environment)
• Article 10 (Standard Contracts)
• Article 11 (Support for International Cooperation and Overseas Expansion)
• Article 12 (Protection of Intellectual Property Rights)
• Article 13 (Protection of Users’ Rights and Interests)
• Article 14 (Enhancement of Infrastructure Capacity of Animation Industry)
• Article 15 (Compilation of Statistics on Animation Industry)
• Article 16 (Animation Promotion Committee)
• Article 17 (Reports by Animation Business Entities)
• Article 18 (Delegation of Authority)
• Article 19 (Administrative Fines)

Summary

The Act on the Promotion of Animation Industry in Korea, enacted in 2019, aims to establish a foundation for the development of the animation industry and enhance its competitiveness. The Act provides a legal framework for promoting and supporting the animation industry, ensuring improvements in cultural quality and economic development. It defines key terms related to animation, outlines the formulation of master plans by the Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism, and details policy measures for industry encouragement, professional personnel development, technological advancement, and international cooperation. It also includes provisions on protecting intellectual property rights, safeguarding users' interests, and enhancing industry infrastructure. Administrative fines are imposed for non-compliance with reporting requirements.