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Telecommunications & Media
Bammitongwi supports creators\' overseas IP business, posts 10 billion won in talks
The Broadcasting Media Communications Committee and the Radio Promotion Association of Korea said they supported Korean digital creators\' participation in the 2026 Licensing Expo in Las Vegas. The support produced 155 business matchings between Korean creators and overseas companies and contract talks worth about $6.65 million, or 10.03 billion won. Ten creator teams across multiple genres took part. Consultations and contract talk amounts rose from a year earlier.
Telecommunications & Media
Assembly science committee approves bill to set up Korea Broadcast Media Telecom Promotion Agency
South Korea’s National Assembly Science, ICT, Broadcasting and Communications Committee approved amendments to create the Korea Broadcast Media Telecom Promotion Agency under a broadcast media telecom commission. The bill would merge the Korea Broadcast Advertising Corp and the Viewer Media Foundation, dissolving both on launch, with a planned 2027 start. The proposal faces hurdles including opposition party resistance, disputes over employment succession and business scope, and pushback from related ministries and organisations.
Games & Commerce
TikTok to push music live agency incubation programme, supporting 50 startups a year
TikTok said on Tuesday it will work with the Korea Radio Promotion Association (RAPA) to 추진 an incubation programme for live agencies that plan and operate music-focused TikTok Live content. TikTok said it aims to help startups in music and entertainment produce high-quality live and short-form content through systematic creator management. The programme will run twice a year, with 25 firms selected each half. Graduates can become TikTok Live partner agencies after a formal contract.