LEGISLATIVE ASPECTS OF GOVERNANCE OF CULTURAL INDUSTRIES OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA: EXPERIENCE FOR UKRAINE
Abstract
The article analyzes the regulatory framework of the Republic of Korea concerning cultural industries, namely, the emphasis is on legislation on the music, film, literary industries and related issues. The author emphasizes the role of cultural industries as an important factor in the national economy, a tool for forming national identity and a means of international influence. The study examines the regulatory framework of South Korea, which covers key sectors of cultural industries, in particular the music, film and literary spheres. The article shows that systematic state policy and clear legislative support in Korea contribute to the development of cultural business, the international promotion of national cultural products and the formation of a positive image of the country on the world stage. The main laws regulating cultural industries in the Republic of Korea are: the Framework Act on the Promotion of Cultural Industries, the Cultural Charter, laws on the Promotion of International Cultural Exchange and copyright. At the same time, the legislation regulates individual cultural industries, in particular music, film, and literature.The author emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive regulatory framework and public administration to increase the competitiveness of cultural products and the formation of a positive international image. It is emphasized that Ukraine should take into account the experience of Korea, especially in the issues of comprehensive legislative regulation of cultural industries, the creation of an effective institutional support system, the protection of the rights of artists and consumers, as well as the development of the infrastructure of the cultural sector. The introduction of such approaches in Ukraine will allow to increase the importance of cultural industries in the national economy, will contribute to the popularization of Ukrainian culture abroad and the improvement of the international image of the state.
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