The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced on the 21st that it will accept public nominations for candidates for the '2nd Korea Copyright Protection Awards' until the 18th of next month in collaboration with the Korea Copyright Protection Agency (KCOPA).
As the status of domestic films, dramas, and webtoons is rising globally, the damage to the related industries caused by copyright infringement, such as illegal distribution of content, is also increasing. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is promoting initiatives such as expanding international cooperation investigations of illegal overseas sites and a nationwide copyright protection campaign in collaboration with private sectors to establish a foundation for sustainable content growth and to foster the industrial ecosystem.
The Korea Copyright Protection Awards was established last year to raise awareness of copyright protection for content and to expand private participation. This year, a total of 18 individuals who have contributed to industrial development will be selected, with 8 receiving commendations from the Minister and 10 receiving awards from the Director of the Korea Copyright Protection Agency.
The criteria for selection include ▲ achievements in copyright protection practices ▲ contributions to establishing a foundation for copyright protection ▲ overseas copyright protection activities and their impact. Individuals or organizations in relevant fields such as the content industry and academia are all eligible for the awards. There are plans to discover contributors who have creatively protected copyright and contributed to industrial development.
Anyone can nominate candidates. Nominations can be submitted by sending an email to the Korea Copyright Protection Agency or by visiting in person until 5 p.m. on the 18th of next month. Detailed information on the award criteria, nomination submission methods, and award schedules can be found on the websites of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Copyright Protection Agency.