South Korea Ends AI Music Copyright Ban With Disclosure-First Standard

KOMCA reversed its zero-AI ban, adopting a disclosure-first registration standard for AI-generated music. This policy shift, influenced by the EU AI Act and a Munich court ruling, has global implications via CISAC agreements. It directly impacts K-pop production and licensing, opening the door for AI-assisted music creation while requiring disclosure of AI involvement. The new standard is a foundational regulatory change for content creation and rights management in the Korean music industry. A KOMCA audit found 60.9% of registered works likely used AI, underscoring the scale of impact.