[2022 National Audit] "Yesul In Rights Protection Act Enforced but No Deliberation and Resolution Committee"

Four Reported Unfair Acts Stalled
Im Jongseong "Gap in Victim Relief"

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It has been over a month since the Enforcement of the Artist Rights Protection Act (Act on the Status and Rights of Artists), yet it has been confirmed that the committee responsible for deliberating and resolving damage relief matters has not been formed.

According to data released on the 17th by Im Jong-seong, a member of the National Assembly's Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee (Democratic Party), the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) has not yet established the 'Committee for the Protection of Artists' Rights and Relief for Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence.'

Article 20 of the Artist Rights Protection Act, which came into effect on the 25th of last month, stipulates that a committee must be established to deliberate and resolve matters concerning the status and rights protection of artists and relief for damages caused by sexual harassment and sexual violence in artistic activities. This committee is the body that reviews and decides on cases received through the Artist Welfare Foundation's Artist Complaint Center and investigated by the Artist Protection Officer.

According to the Artist Welfare Foundation, since the law was enacted, there have been four reports of unfair acts against artists. However, as the committee has not been formed, related tasks have not been processed.

Assemblyman Im emphasized, "Due to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism's lack of preparation, there is a gap in protecting artists' rights and providing relief for damages," adding, "The committee must be promptly formed and the related procedures must be carried out."

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