SEOUL, Oct 12 (Bernama-Yonhap) -- The number of Korean content that was illegally distributed overseas reached nearly 500 million cases last year, the highest number since 2022, Yonhap News Agency reported, citing a lawmaker on Monday.
World : Overseas Piracy Of K-content Nears 500 Mln Cases In 2025: Lawmaker
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Overseas piracy of Korean content reached nearly 500 million cases in 2025, the highest since 2022, according to a lawmaker.
- Piracy cases rose 19.2% from the previous year to 493.6 million in 2025.
- Webtoons accounted for 66.5% of piracy cases, followed by films and broadcasts.
- Most piracy involved English content, though Southeast Asian and European languages saw increases.
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