Industry Aug 7, 2026
South Korean Copyright Agency Ends Ban on AI-Assisted Music, Launches Framework For Registration, Royalties
In short
The new policy allows AI as a supportive tool, but reserves copyright protections and royalties strictly for human creators.
Originally published by
Billboard
The South Korean Copyright Agency has revised its policy on AI-assisted music creation. AI is now permitted as a supplementary tool in the music production process. However, copyright ownership and royalty rights will be exclusively granted to human artists. Originally reported by Billboard.