Korea Music Copyright Association, Copyright collective organization in Seoul, South Korea.
The Korea Music Copyright Association is an organization in Seoul that manages rights for public performances, broadcasting, and mechanical recordings of musical works. It operates an extensive database containing information about Korean music creators across all genres.
Founded in 1964, it became the second music rights management organization in Asia following Japan's JASRAC. Over decades it developed into a major system for collecting and distributing licensing fees to musicians and composers throughout the country.
The association maintains an official database containing detailed information about Korean music creators, including composers, lyricists, and producers across multiple genres.
Musicians and composers can register their works through the organization's website at komca.or.kr and receive payments whenever their music is publicly performed or broadcast. Registration is available for creators who want their works protected and to benefit from various uses.
The organization collects millions in licensing fees annually from broadcasting, venue, and recording companies throughout the country. These funds are then distributed to thousands of music creators, making the system a vital part of Korea's music industry.
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