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Broadcasting Policy
Apr 9, 2026

Statistical Evidence for Asymmetric Fund Burden on Cable SO Operators

Panel Data Analysis (90 SO firms, 2017-2024): Cox PH, Logit, Gini, and Nonparametric Tests

Panel analysis of 90 cable SO firms over 8 years (N=724) reveals that fund burden significantly accelerates capital erosion (Cox HR=3.9, p=0.020), SO bears 3.8x higher effective burden than IPTV (Welch p=0.003), and the burden Gini reaches 0.513 (extreme inequality).

Media Policy
Mar 22, 2026

Sports Broadcasting Rights in the Platform Era

How the 30-Year Korea Pool Collapsed and What Comes Next

A comprehensive analysis of the structural transformation in sports broadcasting rights — integrating game theory, VRIO resource analysis, 6-country regulatory comparison, and two-sided market economics to examine the Korea Pool collapse, universal access debates, and 2026 FIFA World Cup strategy.

JTBC Internal Briefing (Invited Expert Presentation, 90 min)
Media Economics
Feb 27, 2026

Korean Film Holdback Analysis: Maximizing Revenue Across Distribution Windows

An Empirical Analysis of 395 Films and 500 Audience Members Reveals the 6-Month Rule Has No Empirical Basis

KOFIC commissioned study analyzing holdback periods for 395 Korean films (2021-2024). PSM analysis shows holdback contributes less than 3% to box office revenue, while 82% of audiences complete viewing within 90 days. The conventional 6-month holdback has no empirical support.

Media Economics Featured
Dec 5, 2025

Netflix Korea's Economic Impact on K-Content Ecosystem

How 3.3 Trillion Won of 'Invisible FDI' Sustained Korea's Creative Industry Through Crisis

Using input-output analysis, this study measures Netflix Korea's economic contribution: 3.3 trillion won in content-related FDI generated 6.9 trillion won in production and sustained 28,500 jobs during the pandemic.

Data Policy Featured
Nov 21, 2025

The Right to Data Transfer: Social Problems and Response Plans

Critical Analysis of Personal Information Protection Act Enforcement Decree Amendment

In-depth analysis of the proposed expansion of the Right to Request Data Transfer, examining seven critical concerns including regulatory procedural violations, constitutional issues, GDPR non-compliance, and threats to the startup ecosystem.

MyData Policy Startup Seminar
Broadcasting Policy Featured
Nov 8, 2025

Integrated Policy Roadmap for Sustainable Media Ecosystem

Broadcasting Industry Net Inflow Revenue Analysis and Policy Recommendations (2015-2024)

Empirical analysis of 10-year structural changes in broadcasting industry revenue (2015-2024), diagnosing the crisis including 10.15% government funding (OECD lowest), 34.52% advertising decline, and 44-year KBS license fee freeze.

Korean Broadcasting Association 2025 Fall Conference
Broadcasting Policy Featured
Oct 11, 2025

The Investment Paradox: Korea's Broadcasting Reapproval System

Why Higher Content Investment Doesn't Always Lead to Better Performance

An empirical investigation into Korea's broadcasting reapproval system reveals an investment paradox: stricter content investment requirements correlate with poorer financial performance.

Korean Society for Journalism & Communication Studies 2024 Fall Conference