SEOUL: Yonhap News Agency has issued clear guidelines regarding the use of its content, including multimedia materials. The agency has declared that all its articles, photographs, graphics, audio, and video images, as well as illustrations, are strictly limited to personal and noncommercial purposes unless there is prior written consent from the agency.
According to Yonhap News Agency, any use of their content beyond personal enjoyment or noncommercial purposes is strictly prohibited without obtaining explicit permission from the agency’s Information Business Department. This move aims to protect the intellectual property of the agency and ensure that their materials are not misused.
Violations of this policy may lead to compensation claims or civil and criminal lawsuits, underscoring the seriousness with which Yonhap views unauthorized use of its content. The agency has provided contact details for their Information Business Department for those who seek permission for other uses. This department can be re
ached at telephone numbers 82-2-398-3557 or 82-2-398-3552 for inquiries and permissions.
This policy highlights the ongoing efforts by news agencies to safeguard their journalistic content in the digital age, where reproduction and misuse can be rampant and difficult to control. Yonhap’s stringent measures reflect a broader trend of media outlets taking steps to protect their work and maintain the integrity of their publications.