On the 23rd, the 'Discussion on Legal Improvement Tasks for AI-based Content Promotion' was held at the 9th Conference Room of the National Assembly Members' Office Building in Yeouido, Seoul.

The event was hosted by Representative Jin Jong-oh of the People Power Party, a member of the National Assembly's Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee, and organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA).

The discussion was organized to examine AI-related issues across the content industry and to seek legal improvement measures for the promotion of the industry. Industry, academic, and government officials attended to discuss the direction of legal and institutional improvements following the widespread adoption of AI.

Choi Don-hyun, CEO of SOILAB, gave a presentation on the ripple effects of AI technology development on content production methods and distribution structures. Following this, Song Jin, head of the Content Industry Policy Research Center at KOCCA, presented directions for institutional improvement to strengthen the competitiveness of the domestic AI content industry.

In the panel discussion, chaired by Professor Lee Jun-ho of Hoseo University, experts from the gaming, webtoon, video, and music sectors shared industry case studies. Participants included Park Sung-bum, a team leader at Netmarble (gaming); Lee Ho-young, CEO of Toonsquare (webtoon); Song Eun-ju, director at Four Entertainment (video); and Lee Jong-pil, CEO of Newtune (music).

Participants suggested that as AI-based content production expands across all fields, including video, music, webtoons, and games, establishing standards such as copyright protection is crucial. They also agreed on the importance of nurturing talent that understands both content and how to utilize the technology.

Furthermore, it was pointed out that although the basic AI law has been in effect since January of this year, there are limitations in sufficiently reflecting the specificities of the content industry. Participants emphasized the need for detailed institutional supplements to ensure a balance between protecting human creativity and the development of AI technology.

Yoo Hyun-seok, acting president of KOCCA, stated, "We will synthesize the opinions presented at this discussion to strengthen policy research for establishing a foundation for the sustainable growth of the AI-based content industry," adding, "We will continue to actively reflect the voices from the field and contemplate concrete and reasonable methods for industrial development."