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China’s Copyright Violations of South Korea’s Entertainment Media Has Doubled

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China’s Copyright Violations of South Korea’s Entertainment Media Has Doubled
The Netflix series "Squid Game" is played on a mobile phone in this picture illustration taken on Sept. 30, 2021. China’s biggest streaming platform ,Youku, has been accused of plagiarizing the popular TV shows. Kim Hong-Ji/Illustration/Reuters
Lisa Bian
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China’s brazen copyright violations of South Korea’s entertainment content have doubled since 2016, says South Korea’s culture ministry.

Since 2017, China’s copyright infringements have become a major headache for South Korean content makers. After Beijing cracked down on Korean pop culture in China, in retaliation for South Korea deploying THAAD (a U.S. anti-missile system), South Korea lost its multi-billion dollar entertainment market in China.
Lisa Bian
Lisa Bian
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Lisa Bian, B.Med.Sc., is a healthcare professional holding a Bachelor's Degree in Medical Science. With a rich background, she has accrued over three years of hands-on experience as a Traditional Chinese Medicine physician. In addition to her clinical expertise, she serves as an accomplished writer based in Korea, providing valuable contributions to The Epoch Times. Her insightful pieces cover a range of topics, including integrative medicine, Korean society, culture, and international relations.
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