K-Content Law

Table of Contents

• CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS
• CHAPTER II PROMOTION OF PUBLISHING INDUSTRY
• CHAPTER III REPORTS OF PUBLISHING COMPANIES
• CHAPTER IV Deleted
• CHAPTER V PUBLICATION INDUSTRY PROMOTION AGENCY OF KOREA
• CHAPTER VI CIRCULATION OF PUBLICATIONS
• CHAPTER VII PENALTY PROVISIONS

Summary

The Publishing Industry Promotion Act of Korea aims to support and foster the publishing industry by establishing a regulatory framework for publishing activities and promoting a sound distribution order. It defines key terms, including publishing, publishing companies, publications, and electronic publications. The Act covers both printed and electronic media and addresses the distribution of publications, which includes transferring, lending, or displaying them to the public. It also identifies harmful publications with anti-national, anti-social, or unethical content. The Act is focused on ensuring the ethical standards and safety of publications while encouraging growth and international cooperation in the publishing sector. It excludes items governed by other specific legislation, such as sound records, video products, game products, and certain periodicals and newspapers.