These Terms of Service govern the use of the website Korea.info (hereinafter referred to as the 'Site') and set forth the rights and obligations between the Site and its users regarding the online newspaper services provided.
Article 1 (Purpose and Effectiveness)
1. The Site provides an online newspaper service that delivers local news and information from various regions across South Korea promptly and accurately.
2. These Terms become effective once they are posted on the Site. The Site reserves the right to amend these Terms within the scope of relevant laws, and any changes will be announced through site notices.
Article 2 (Copyright of Content)
1. Copyright for all original content—including articles, photos, videos, and graphics directly reported and produced by the Site—belongs to Korea.info.
2. Copyright for press releases or images provided by external news agencies, local governments, or public organizations belongs to the respective original copyright holders.
3. YouTube videos embedded on the Site are subject to YouTube's Service Terms and sharing policies.
Article 3 (Rules for Content Usage)
The Site respects the public's right to know and applies the following rules for content usage:
- A. Link Sharing: Sharing the URL of a specific article on social media, blogs, or online communities for non-commercial purposes is permitted and encouraged.
- B. Prohibition of Unauthorized Reproduction: Copying and pasting the entire text of an article, or extracting and re-uploading/hotlinking individual photo or video files without permission, is strictly prohibited.
- C. Attribution and Linking: When citing a report from the Site, you must clearly identify the source as 'Korea.info' and include a direct link (URL) to the original article.
Article 4 (Limitation of Liability and Disclaimer)
1. While the Site strives to deliver accurate local news, we do not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of the information, as situations (event schedules, prices, business hours, etc.) may change after the time of reporting.
2. The Site is not liable for any outcomes or decisions made by the user based on the information provided. We recommend verifying critical information directly with the relevant authorities before taking action.
3. The reliability of services or products provided through third-party links or advertisements (e.g., Google AdSense) is the responsibility of the respective provider and is independent of the Site.
Article 5 (User Obligations)
Users must not engage in the following activities when using the Site:
- Using automated tools (crawlers/scrapers) to cause a load on the Site's operation or to collect content without authorization.
- Distorting the content of articles or damaging the reputation of the Site through false distribution.
Article 6 (Service Interruption)
The Site may temporarily suspend all or part of its services for maintenance, server upgrades, or other operational reasons. The Site shall not be held liable for any damages arising from such interruptions.
Date of Announcement: January 1, 2026
Date of Implementation: January 1, 2026