Strengthening Operation of the 'Manhwa-in Helpdesk' to Create a Fair Environment in the Manhwa Industry

Providing Expert Customized Consultations in Legal, Tax Accounting, Labor, and Startup Fields

The Korea Manhwa Contents Agency announced on the 30th that it will strengthen the operation of the free consultation service for manhwa industry workers, called the 'Manhwa-in Help Desk'. Photo by Korea Manhwa Contents Agency

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heeyoon] The Korea Manhwa Contents Agency announced on the 30th that it will strengthen the operation of the free consultation service for those working in the comic industry, called the ‘Manhwain Helpdesk.’

According to the 2021 Webtoon Artist Survey, while written contracts and understanding and review of contract contents are being conducted in contract and transaction practices, the rate of experiencing unfairness during contracts still reached 52.8%.

Accordingly, the Manhwain Helpdesk provides customized consultations by experts in various fields such as law, tax accounting, labor, and startups to ensure fair contracts between creators and companies.

Previously, the agency conducted a total of 208 consultations through the Manhwain Helpdesk in 2021. The inquiries were mainly about contract review, contract termination (cancellation or expiration), and copyright issues. The consultation casebook created based on this can be easily found on the Korea Manhwa Contents Agency website.

The Manhwain Helpdesk can be applied for through the Korea Manhwa Contents Agency website. Applicants can receive a response within a week after submission. After the initial online consultation, if an in-depth consultation is desired, an online video consultation with the consulting expert who conducted the online consultation is possible.

A representative of the Korea Manhwa Contents Agency stated, "For legal consultations, we plan to provide not only online consultations by appointment but also face-to-face, telephone, and video consultations," adding, "We will take the lead in protecting the rights and interests of those working in the comic industry through the Manhwain Helpdesk."

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