Ridi Receives Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Award at the 2nd Korea Copyright Protection Awards

Contributing to the Eradication of Illegal Distribution of K-Webtoons

Ridi Corporation (Ridi) announced on the 26th that it received the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Award at the 2nd Korea Copyright Protection Awards.

The Korea Copyright Protection Awards, organized by the Korea Copyright Protection Agency under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, is a system established last year to recognize organizations and companies that have contributed to the protection of K-content copyrights and the development of the creative ecosystem.

Ridi Corporation logo. Ridi Corporation

Since 2023, Ridi has served as the secretary of the Webtoon Illegal Distribution Response Council, which is composed of seven major webtoon operators, and has carried out activities to eradicate illegal distribution across the industry. The company formed a dedicated team to respond to illegal content distribution and conducted continuous monitoring.

As a result, the cumulative number of copyright infringement reports has surpassed 100 million. Upon receiving reports of illegal distribution, Ridi took immediate action, achieving a high blocking rate of about 90%. This year, the company is taking a multifaceted approach, including responding to illegal uploads on YouTube, blocking the distribution of DRM removal programs, and cracking down on overseas illegal merchandise.

Bae Kisik, CEO of Ridi, stated, "Copyright protection is a core value to ensure that creators receive fair compensation and for the sustainable growth of the K-content industry," adding, "Ridi will continue to strengthen cooperation with institutions and the industry to foster a healthy creative ecosystem in the global market."

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