SEUL, RAKYAT NEWS – Indonesia and South Korea signed a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Seoul, aiming to enhance cooperation in copyright protection. The agreement marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing efforts by both countries to address and mitigate copyright infringement.

The MoU was signed by Hyangmi Jung, Director General of the Copyright Bureau of South Korea, and witnessed by Zelda Wulan Kartika, Acting Chargé d’Affaires at the Indonesian Embassy in Seoul.

The signing was on behalf of Min Usihen, Director General of Intellectual Property at Indonesia’s Ministry of Law and Human Rights.

According to Zelda Wulan Kartika, this collaboration represents a critical step in fortifying joint efforts to combat copyright crimes. She expressed optimism that the partnership would significantly contribute to the economic, social, and cultural development of both nations.

The agreement emphasizes improving capacity to handle digital copyright violations, acknowledging the growing complexity of such infringements in the online environment. Zelda highlighted that advanced cyber-monitoring systems could be developed to detect and address online copyright breaches more effectively.

The cooperation will involve sharing best practices in managing digital copyright cases. This includes exploring technologies like blockchain to track and verify the ownership of creative works, thus enhancing transparency and security.

Hyangmi Jung pointed out the increasing ease with which copyright violations occur internationally through illegal content distribution. She stressed the need for comprehensive cooperation between Indonesia and South Korea to tackle this issue effectively.

Jung reflected on the lengthy discussions and adjustments that led to the MoU, emphasizing its significance as a testament to the mutual trust and commitment of both countries in fighting copyright infringement.

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