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New Law to Protect Property Value of Names and Portraits of Popular Figures

SEOUL, Dec. 1 (Korea Bizwire) — Starting in June of next year, popular figures will be able to demand reparations or remedy if financial damage is incurred by someone illegally using their name or pictures. The Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) said Tuesday that new legislation including these rules had passed the state council. While [...]

Seoul Mayor Given ‘Surprise’ Portrait Gift from China

SEOUL, Apr. 5 (Korea Bizwire) — Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon was given a true surprise gift by a Chinese guest making a friendly visit to South Korea on Friday — a portrait of a political rival. Ma Xingrui, governor of the southern Chinese province of Guangdong, and a delegation of the province’s business leaders visited [...]