KOMCAKorea Music Copyright Association.3.8 out of 5
3.8 out of 5
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KOMCA, the Korea Music Copyright Association, is a significant player in South Korea's music copyright landscape, administering both performance and mechanical rights since 1964. As the second-largest collective rights management organization in Asia with over 55,000 members, KOMCA collects substantial licensing fees (₩437 billion in 2024) and distributes royalties to creators. They manage a catalog exceeding 3.7 million works from notable Korean artists like BTS, Psy, and EXO. Recently, KOMCA took a strict stance against AI-generated music, requiring "0%" AI contribution in song creation—more restrictive than South Korea's national policy. While they've been instrumental in supporting Korea's explosive music growth, particularly K-pop, their traditional approach to copyright management may present challenges for innovators in the rapidly evolving digital music landscape.
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Pros
Long-established organization (since 1964) with extensive experience
Manages a vast catalog of over 3.7 million works
Represents over 55,000 members
Collected ₩437 billion (US$297 million) in licensing fees in 2024
Supports both performance and mechanical rights
Instrumental in supporting Korea's global music expansion
Transparent royalty distribution system
Cons
Strict stance on AI-generated content may limit innovation
Traditional approach may not fully adapt to rapidly changing digital music landscape
Limited to South Korean territory coverage
Potentially complex membership structure with associate and full members
Policy positions may change requiring vigilance from creators
Key Features
Public performance rights management
Mechanical recording and reproduction rights management
Royalty collection and distribution
Copyright protection for Korean music creators
International rights representation
Support for both traditional and contemporary Korean music
Clear policy on AI-generated content
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