Yonhap News Agency Asserts Copyright Over Its Content.

Seoul: Yonhap News Agency has asserted its ownership rights over all content it produces, including articles, photographs, graphics, audio, video images, and illustrations. The agency has emphasized that these materials are protected under copyright law and their usage is restricted to personal and noncommercial purposes unless written consent is obtained from the agency. According to Yonhap News Agency, any unauthorized use of their content beyond the stipulated purposes may result in compensation claims or lead to civil and criminal lawsuits. The agency has made it clear that any parties interested in using their content for purposes not covered under personal and noncommercial use must obtain prior permission from Yonhap's Information Business Department. For those seeking to use Yonhap's materials, they have provided contact numbers for their Information Business Department, urging potential users to reach out for proper authorization to avoid legal repercussions.