The ascent of K-content: Industry structure and growth drivers

Jinkook Lee

No 140, KDI Focus from Korea Development Institute (KDI)

Abstract: Korea's cultural content industry has seen rapid growth. Key drivers include improved content quality, a maturing digital ecosystem, and increasingly interconnected business networks. As the industry takes on a more prominent role in the national economy-generating a significant production inducement effect-policy efforts should focus on strengthening copyright protection and enforcement, advancing digital transformation among small and midsize firms, and diversifying export markets through deeper industry linkages.

Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.22740/kdi.focus.e.2025.140

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