The Publishers Association Demands Explanation from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on the Cancellation of the Book Fixed Price System Agreement
[Asia Economy Reporter Park Byung-hee] The Korea Publishers Association demanded an explanation regarding the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism's cancellation of the 'agreement' made by the public-private consultative body for the revision of the Book Fixed Price System.
In a statement released on the 6th, the Publishers Association claimed, "The revised proposal created through a total of 16 meetings by the public-private consultative body led by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism was the result of mutual understanding and coordination within the publishing industry to supplement the Book Fixed Price System, but at the end of July, the Ministry denied this process and intends to reconsider it."
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They continued, "Although there should be a reasonable explanation to the participants of the consultative body who operated for the past year, the refusal to convene the consultative body and the act of notifying only a few organizations in a unilateral manner inevitably raises suspicion."
The Publishers Association urged, "The government must take the lead to ensure that the Book Fixed Price System is established as a beneficial system for the development of the publishing and bookstore industries, the creation of a foundation for creative work, and the enhancement of the public's knowledge and creativity," and warned, "If the Book Fixed Price System is damaged or if there is any other ulterior motive, we will respond strongly with all our efforts."
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Meanwhile, publishing-related organizations including the Korea Publication Culture Association, Korea Publishers Association, One-person Publishing Cooperative, Korea Federation of Bookstores Associations, and Korea Booksellers Association plan to hold an 'Emergency Countermeasure Meeting of Publishing and Cultural Organizations Concerned about the Abolition of the Book Fixed Price System' on the afternoon of the 7th at the 4th-floor auditorium of the Korea Publication Culture Association to discuss response measures regarding the Book Fixed Price System issue.
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