Yonhap News Agency Issues Strict Content Usage Guidelines

Seoul: Yonhap News Agency has announced strict guidelines regarding the use of its content, which includes articles, photographs, graphics, audio and video images, and illustrations. The agency emphasizes that all content is owned by Yonhap News Agency and is intended solely for personal and noncommercial use.

According to Yonhap News Agency, any use of the content beyond personal and noncommercial purposes is prohibited unless written consent is obtained from the agency. Violations of these guidelines could lead to compensation claims or civil and criminal lawsuits against the infringers.

Requests for content usage beyond personal and noncommercial purposes must be directed in advance to Yonhap's Information Business Department. Interested parties can contact the department at the provided phone numbers, 82-2-398-3557 or 82-2-398-3552, to seek necessary permissions and avoid potential legal consequences.