Haneumjeohyeop, Copyright Sector UN 'CISAC World Congress' Held in Seoul

From the 27th to June 1st, a 6-day event

The 2024 World Congress of the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC), the world's largest international conference in the field of copyright, will be held next month in Seoul.

Poster of the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) '2024 World Congress'. [Photo by Hanum Copyright Association]

According to the Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA) on the 9th, this congress will take place from May 27 to June 1 around Yeouido, Seoul. KOMCA, celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, has hosted the CISAC Congress again after 20 years.

Founded in 1926, CISAC has 225 copyright organizations from 116 countries as its members. The confederation, which promotes major policies in the global copyright industry, is the world's largest non-governmental organization related to copyright, with about 5 million creators in cultural and artistic fields including music, drama, literature, plastic and visual arts as members.

CISAC plays a role in establishing international standards for copyright protection and promoting policies. This year, about 300 presidents of copyright associations from around the world will gather in one place. They will discuss major international copyright issues and hold seminars to improve copyright systems in each country.

KOMCA solidified its position as a global copyright association by being re-elected as a board member country within CISAC, a status held by only 20 organizations. Every year, among the world’s copyright management organizations, the next host organization and venue for the CISAC Congress are selected through votes by members. KOMCA aims to strengthen its organic mutual cooperation system with overseas copyright organizations through hosting this congress.

About 300 presidents of copyright associations from around the world will participate in the congress. They will discuss major international copyright issues. Various side events, including seminars to improve copyright systems in each country, will also be held during the congress.

Choo Gayeol, president of KOMCA, said, "Taking this event as an opportunity, the association will serve as a bridge for friendly cooperation among overseas copyright organizations to enhance its international status, and will take the lead in promptly resolving domestic copyright issues through exchanges of opinions with domestic and international experts to protect the rights and interests of creators."

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