Title : The Korean Radio & TV Writers Association
Representative : Lee Hee-woo, Chairman, Board of Directors
Established on : Feb.15, 1962
To manage the protection of copyright holders' rights according to the Copyright Act, as well as ensure smooth use of music works, and thereby contribute to the improvement and development of musical culture.
 
Purpose of Establishment
The purpose of the establishment of the Korean Radio & TV Writers Association is not only to protect writers' rights and interests concerning their copyright, but also to contribute to the promotion of national culture by enhancing radio and TV literature and arts.
 
History
Feb. 15, 1962
Established as 'Korean Radio Playwriters Association'
Feb. 1970
Renamed as 'Korean Radio & TV Writers Association.' Registered as a social association with the Ministry of Culture and Information

Aug. 1976

Formed 'Committee on Countermeasures against Copyright Infringements'
Jul. 1978 Filed a suit for copyright against MBC concerning the network fees of local MBCs
Dec. 1982 Took an action against KBS Broadcasting Enterprise to collect royalties on video reproduction and distribution
May. 1985 Won the action against KBS XXX
Apr. 1987 Kim Soo-hyun took up Chairmanship.
Apr. 1988
Applied to the Information Office for the approval of establishing an incorporated association
Jul. 1988 Opened the Institute for Korean Radio & TV Writers (An institute for training radio and TV writers)
Sep. 1988 Got the permit of copyright management services
Jan. 1991 Entered into a contract with MBC for the exploitation of works including rebroadcasts, reproduction and distribution
May. 1991 Entered into a contract with KBS for the exploitation of works including rebroadcasts, reproduction and distribution
Oct. 1991 Entered into a contract with SBS for the exploitation of works including rebroadcasts, reproduction and distribution
Feb. 1993 Submitted a draft revision of the Copyright Act to the Ministry of Culture and Sports
Jul. 1993 Participated in organizing 'Korea Copyright Organizations' Association'
Aug. 1994 Entered into a contract for the exploitation of ARS
Sep. 1994 Demanded reviewing the standard contractual drama-writing terms and conditions of KBS, MBC AND SBS
Sep. 1994 Entered into a contract for the exploitation of works with Korea Cable Broadcasting Association
Nov. 1995 Won the decision to correct the existing standard contractual drama-writing terms and conditions of KBS, MBC and SBS
Jan 1996 Ordinary general meeting held. Shin Sang-il took up Chairmanship
Apr 1996 Quarterly 'Radio and TV Writers & Copyright' issued
Apr 1996 Entered into a contract for the exploitation of works with local broadcasting corporation in Pusan, Dejon, Taegu and Kwangju
Feb 1998 Ordinary general meeting held. Lee Hee-woo took up Chairmanship
Sep 1998 Entered into a contract for the use of works with local broadcasting corporations in Ulsan, Chongju and Chonju Entered into a contract for the use of works with local broadcasting corporations in Ulsan, Chongju and Chonju
Oct 1998 Celebrated the 10th anniversary of the opening of the Institute for Korean Radio & TV Writers
Dec 1998 Entered into a contract for the exploitation of works with local broadcasting corporations in Inchon
 
Composition of membership

- Total membership: 780 as of Aug 1998
- Membership classification by sex: 272 males (35%), 508 females (65%)
- Membership classification by genres: 217 (28%) in drama, 136 (17%) in radio, 30 (4%) in comedy, 344 (44%) in composition, 53 (7%) in translation

 
Composition of Association's officials

In accordance with its articles of association, the Korean Radio & TV Writers Association may have its officials as follows :
- A few advisors
- A Chairman
- One or two Vice Chairman
- A standing director
- More than 15 but less than 25 directors
- Two auditors

Major Operations of the Association

1) Secretariat (the same as the former chart)

2) Division of Copyright (the same as the former chart)

3) Entered into a contract for the exploitation of works with the following organizations and broadcasting corporations
- KBS, KBS Media Enterprise, KTE
- MBC, MBC Production, MBC America
- SBS, SBS Production, SBS U.S.A.
- EBS, iTV
- Pusan Broadcasting Inc., Taegu Broadcasting Inc., Daejon Broadcasting Inc., Kwangju Broadcasting Inc.
- Ulsan Broadcasting Inc., Chongju Broadcasting Inc., Chonju Broadcasting Inc.
- Hyundai Broadcasting Inc., Daegyo Broadcasting Inc., GTV, Dong-A Television Inc.
- Korea Cable TV Broadcasting Association
- Korea Cable Broadcasting Association
- Seho Planning, Seoul Telecom Inc., Big Film Inc.

4) Rate of Commission on Works
- When acting as trustee with broadcasting, reproducing and distributing works : Within 20%
- When acting as an intermediary or an agent: Within 10%

5) Location & Address where you can make contact with us
Address : Room No. 401, Geumsan Bldg, 17-1, Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Korea (150-010)
Tel : 782-1696 (Representative), 780-5220
Fax : 783-3711
PC Communication ID : 'kitrwa' on Chollian, Hitel. 'NO1' on Unitel
Homepage at http://www.ktrwa.or.kr