만화진흥법 현황과 개정 방향

Abstract

This research encompasses proposals for desirable directions for amendments to the Cartoon Promotion Act (hereinafter referred to as the 'Cartoon Promotion Act'), as well as content focused on facilitating efficient legislative revisions. Enacted in December, 2011, the Cartoon Promotion Act marked a significant milestone by signaling that cartoons could transition from being subjects of regulation to targets of promotion, thus indicating their potential to become integral parts of our society not only in declarative terms but also industrially. The government's budget for cartoon-related initiatives saw a significant increase after the enactment of the Cartoon Promotion Act. With the substantial activation of the webtoon industry, Korean cartoons have emerged as a leading global content industry. Despite a number of proposed amendments since its enactment, the Cartoon Promotion Act has failed to adequately reflect the trend of significant annual changes in industry structure in today's dynamic landscape. This study scrutinizes the details to ensure that the legislation reflects omitted bills from the original draft and fosters infrastructure in line with industry growth, while also incorporating the demands of related institutions, organizations, and industries. We focus to address the present issues regarding legislative adjustments necessary to elevate the webtoon industry, responsible for the content power in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, to the forefront of substantial Korean comics.