Yonhap News Agency Issues Warning on Unauthorized Use of Content.

Seoul: The Yonhap News Agency has issued a warning regarding the unauthorized use of its content. All information provided by the agency, which includes articles, photographs, graphics, audio, and video images, and illustrations, is protected under copyright laws. The agency specifies that the content is owned by the Yonhap News Agency and is only intended for personal and noncommercial use. According to Yonhap News Agency, any use of the content beyond personal and noncommercial purposes requires written consent from the agency. The agency has stated that any unauthorized usage could lead to a compensation claim or result in civil and criminal lawsuits. Individuals or entities wishing to use the content for purposes other than those specified are advised to contact Yonhap's Information Business Department in advance. The contact numbers provided for such requests are 82-2-398-3557 or 82-2-398-3552.