The Processing Speed for Proof of Artistic Activities Will Increase

Amendment to the 'Artist Welfare Act' Promulgated on the 21st
Improved Convenience for Local Artists "Related Systems to Be Organized"

On the 21st, the amendment to the 'Artist Welfare Act,' which distributes the processing of artist activity certification?previously solely handled by the Korea Artist Welfare Foundation?to institutions established or invested in by local governments, was promulgated. This is one of the five core tasks selected by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. It will be implemented six months later.

The Daehangno street performance festival, which was held non-face-to-face due to COVID-19 social distancing, has returned to the??. On the 12th, citizens watched performances at the '2022 D. FESTA Daehangno Street Performance Festival' held at Marronnier Park in Daehangno, Seoul. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism expects faster processing of artist activity certifications and improved convenience for local artists. They plan to revise related systems to maintain fairness and consistency in evaluations.

They will also prepare subordinate law amendments by collecting opinions from stakeholders. A ministry official stated, "We plan to consult with local governments to designate performing institutions by region and announce the amendment of enforcement ordinances in the first half of the year, which will include detailed criteria, procedures, and the composition and operation of the review committee." He added, "We will also follow procedures to gather opinions from roundtable meetings by art fields and regional certification processing institutions."

The ministry will also establish a regional artist support system that reflects local characteristics. They will discover customized support projects by region and create regional hubs to expand these initiatives. A ministry official said, "In the first half of the year, we plan to seek opinions from regional institutions such as metropolitan cultural foundations and explore plans to install and support a 'Regional Artist Support Center (tentative name).'"

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