The distribution process for music videos will be streamlined.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced that the amendment to the 'Music Industry Promotion Act,' which introduces a self-rating system for music videos and other audiovisual content, was approved at a Cabinet meeting on October 13.
The amended law will take effect one year after its promulgation. Once implemented, businesses that meet the requirements set by presidential decree and register with the Video Rating Board will be able to classify the ratings of their music videos directly and notify the board before making them public.
Not all music videos will be required to undergo self-rating before release. Small production companies, which typically produce only five to eight music videos annually, will have the option to choose between rating through the Video Rating Board or self-rating based on demand. The specific classifications and criteria for ratings will be determined by presidential decree, taking into account the production purposes and distribution characteristics of the audiovisual content.
Additionally, the ministry has established pre- and post-management measures to prevent harmful music videos from being exposed to youth. Self-rating businesses must notify the Video Rating Board before distributing or posting their content, designate a rating officer, and undergo necessary training for rating tasks.
If the Video Rating Board deems the self-assigned rating inappropriate, it can order a rating adjustment. Should a business fail to comply with this order, the board has the authority to revoke the rating. Furthermore, if a self-rating business does not adhere to notification, training, and other compliance requirements, the board may cancel its registration as a self-rating business.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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