Korea Music Copyright Association Confirms Senior Staff Misconduct, Vows Preventive Measures

Provided by the Korea Music Copyright Association

The Korea Music Copyright Association announced on September 19 that it had recently confirmed serious misconduct by a senior staff member at its secretariat and had subsequently removed the individual from their position and placed them on standby.

According to the association, it was found that the staff members in question had established a separate corporation outside the organization and may have obtained financial gains through this entity. The association stated that it is currently investigating the specific facts and the scope of responsibility, and will take strict follow-up measures, including civil and criminal liability, based on the results of further verification.

The association plans to hold an emergency board meeting on this day to discuss future response measures. The Korea Music Copyright Association emphasized, "We will not tolerate any form of misconduct and will prioritize discipline and the restoration of trust above all else."

Chairman Choo Gayul stated, "I sincerely apologize for the concern this incident has caused our members," and added, "We will thoroughly uncover the full circumstances through a swift and fair investigation and establish measures to prevent recurrence."

The association also expressed its intention to use this incident as an opportunity to strengthen internal controls and its code of ethics, reaffirming its commitment to becoming an organization that its members can trust.

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