Legal Q&A

Can I file a copyright lawsuit against the other party?

Hello. I am active as a director of theater productions in Daehangno. I do not yet have any widely known works, but I have been engaged in creative activity for nearly seven years, personally writing plays and participating in directing. However, a while ago, colleagues told me there was a play similar in content to my work, so I went to see it, and it was similar to a work I had presented in the past, down to the setting, the development, and the composition of the key scenes. Colleagues around me also gave the opinion that when they watched it, it reminded them of my work. Specifically, things such as the main conflict structure of the play's flow and the tone of the dialogue closely resemble my work. By anyone's account, it does not seem to be a coincidence and appears as if my ideas were taken and used as they were, so I am inquiring whether I can file a copyright lawsuit in such a case.

I am struggling greatly because of YouTube comments. I heard that its headquarters is in the United States.. Is it possible to file a criminal complaint over YouTube comments?

While running a YouTube channel, I have continuously suffered from malicious comments. Content that differs from the facts is being spread, and personal attacks and abusive language are being repeated, causing me great psychological stress. The problem is that most of the perpetrators’ accounts are anonymous, and because I heard that YouTube’s headquarters is in the United States, I am not even sure whether a criminal complaint can be filed domestically.. Even when I report the comments, in many cases their deletion is delayed or no action is taken at all, and the perpetrators keep changing accounts and posting comments again. In such a case, is it still possible to file a criminal complaint over YouTube comments or to claim damages?.. If I can respond, which procedure should I begin with?

Can I report online sexual harassment?

I am someone who does internet broadcasting and is also active on social media. Recently, I discovered that there are people who take my photos or videos to online communities without permission and sexually evaluate my appearance or post obscene comments. Some even send explicit messages via DM or leave lewd remarks in the chat window. Can I report this kind of case as online sexual harassment as well?

Please tell me about the types of violations of the Game Industry Promotion Act.

I work at a company that develops and operates mobile games. I am curious about the types of violations of the Game Industry Promotion Act and the corresponding levels of punishment. What kinds of acts are mainly punished as unlawful?

Can I proceed with a copyright complaint?

I work as a video editor, and I recently discovered an account that was uploading videos I edited to another platform without authorization. The video did not carry my name or a copyright notice and used my original edit as is. I would like to know whether a copyright complaint is possible even in such a case, and what procedures and evidence are required.

Can I file a report for the offense of video distribution?

I am a BJ who hosts personal internet broadcasts. A viewer recorded part of my broadcast without authorization, added an obscene title, and distributed it on another platform. I have never staged any suggestive scenes during my broadcasts, but I can also see videos that were edited to distort the footage so as to appear obscene and then spread. Can I file a report for the offense of video distribution in a case like this?

I downloaded a movie via torrent; can this constitute a violation of the Copyright Act?

Hello. I am an ordinary office worker. Recently, I downloaded a few movies for free via torrent, and I was contacted with the news that someone had filed a complaint alleging copyright infringement. I merely downloaded the movies and knew nothing about 'uploading' or 'distribution'; can I be punished for a violation of the Copyright Act even in such a case? Please advise me on how I should respond.

Can I report the crime of identity theft?

Hello. I am a YouTuber who runs a YouTube channel. Recently, unexplained insults began arriving through my Instagram DMs, so when I looked into it, I learned that someone had impersonated me and demanded money. In such a case, can I report it as the crime of identity theft? I would appreciate your answer.

If I file a defamation complaint, will the perpetrator be punished?

I am a YouTuber, and recently some viewers have been posting defamatory writings about me on online communities and SNS. Content that differs from the facts has spread, so my image is becoming very bad, and advertising and sponsorships are all being cut off.. In a case like this, if I pursue a defamation complaint, will the perpetrator actually be punished?