About us
KTRWA(Korea Television and Radio Writers Association) is represents scriptwriters working
in television, radio, OTT, and other audiovisual media. Our membership is composed exclusively of writers specializing
in Dramas, Entertainment and Reality programs, Documentaries, and current affairs.
KTRWA is a Collective Management Organisation (CMO) officially authorized
by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Korea to operate as a copyright trust management organisation.
We manage copyright on behalf of our members and carry out the exercise
of rights as well as the collection of royalties arising from the use of scripts and audiovisual works.
History
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1957
December: Foundation as an organization for broadcast writers
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1988
Incorporation of the Korea Television and Radio Writers Association
September: Acquisition of copyright trust management authorization from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism
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2015
Receipt of the Prime Minister’s Commendation for contributions to script donations
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2017
Development and enforcement of the Standard Writing Contract for Broadcast Writers
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2018
30th Anniversary of the Korea Television and Radio Writers Association Educational Institute
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2020
Operation of the "Broadcast Format Academy" educational program
Establishment of the Format Copyright Registration Center -
2022
Signing of an MOU with the Korea Copyright Commission for customized copyright education
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2023
More than 30 billion KRW in annual copyright royalties
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2024
Establishment of New Media Copyright Department
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2025
May: Provisional Membership with CISAC (International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers)
June: Public Hearing on Fair Remuneration for K-Content Held at the National Assembly
Directions
Tel +82-2-782-1696
Fax +82-2-783-3711
New Media Copyright Division newcopyright@ktrwa.or.kr
Business Management Team office@ktrwa.or.kr
Address
4F, Geumsan Building, 750, Gukhoe-daero,
Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul