The 'Comprehensive Creators Policy Council' (hereinafter referred to as 'the Council'), which includes major domestic creators and rights holder organizations in fields such as music, video, webtoons, web novels, photography, and art, has been established.
The Council held its first meeting on the 23rd at the conference room on the second floor of the Korea Music Copyright Association headquarters located in Gangseo-gu, Seoul, discussing the draft policy proposal and announcing its official launch.
This Council was planned to establish a policy response system for the protection of the rights of creators and rights holders, and to create a permanent consultation structure so that the opinions of creators can be effectively reflected in the process of system formation. It will serve as an official communication channel with the government and political parties, and promote the establishment of a sustainable creative ecosystem through strengthening solidarity among creator organizations in various fields.
Currently, the Council includes ▲Korea Art Association ▲Korea Broadcasting Performers Rights Association ▲Korea Broadcasting Writers Association ▲Korea Photographers Association ▲Korea Screenwriters Association ▲Korea Entertainment Producers Association ▲Korea Film Directors Guild ▲Korea Music Industry Association ▲Korea Music Performers Association ▲Korea Music Copyright Association ▲(Provisional) Korea Digital Content Writers Association ▲Korea Choreography Copyright Association, totaling 12 organizations, and inquiries from organizations wishing to participate further are ongoing.
At the meeting, policy responses to ensure that the rights of creators and rights holders are not infringed in the rapidly changing industrial environment, including artificial intelligence (AI), OTT, and platform industries, were discussed. In particular, demands for system improvements in response to the AI era were raised, including ▲transparent disclosure of AI training data and establishment of a fair compensation system ▲prohibition of the introduction of TDM (Text and Data Mining) exemption regulations ▲shifting the burden of proof for copyright infringement.
Additionally, to address unfair contract issues arising from the imbalance of negotiating power between platform operators and creators, discussions included ▲introduction of a fair compensation claim right ▲standard contract revision ▲reform of the copyright registration system ▲amendment of special provisions for audiovisual works. Other opinions exchanged included the need for expanded public support for artists and creators, establishment of a review system based on the 'arm's length principle' to guarantee independence from the government, making compliance with copyright a condition for government financial support, the necessity for effective responses to illegal content distribution, strengthening technology-based enforcement, actualizing penalties, and establishing a unified reporting channel.
Starting with this meeting, the Council plans to intensify policy proposal activities targeting the National Assembly and the government, and after the presidential election, it will check the implementation of related policies and continue necessary follow-up proposals. Additionally, in the event of future issues, it plans to operate practical meetings regularly based on a joint response system.
A representative of the Comprehensive Creators Policy Council stated, “The launch of this Council is an important starting point for creator organizations in each field to unite and create a fair distribution environment and a sustainable creative ecosystem,” and added, “We will continue our joint efforts to ensure that the voices of creators are effectively reflected in the government policy-making process.”
[Ji Seung-hoon, Star Today Reporter]
