Law firm Veat, An Il-woon partner lawyer, appointed as advisor of the Korea Cartoon and Animation Society.

March 18, 2025, the Korea Association of Cartoon and Animation is establishing the 15th Advisory Committee and has appointed Partner Attorney An Il-woon of Law firm Veat (hereinafter “Attorney An Il-woon”) as an advisor.

This appointment of advisor was prepared to expand the participation of experts in academic and institutional discussions for the development of the cartoon & animation industry and academic progress, and numerous experts, including Attorney An Il-woon, along with academic and industry representatives, have been appointed as advisors.

Attorney An Il-woon, who has been active as a Community Expert of the Korea Copyright Commission and a professional trainer specializing in open-source SW licenses, is expected to contribute to various institutional discussions for industrial development and right protection based on his abundant advisory experience in legal fields closely related to the cartoon & animation industry, such as copyright and licensing.

Notably, Attorney An Il-woon is also active as a Community Expert of the Korea Copyright Commission and a professional trainer specializing in open-source SW licenses, and is a core member of the Law firm Veat TIP (Technology Intellectual Property) team specializing in copyright and content industry legal consultation. Based on his experience providing copyright-related legal consultation to various institutions and companies, he has presented practical solutions for the protection of creators' rights and the balanced development of the industry ecosystem.

Since its founding in 2001, the Korea Association of Cartoon and Animation has established an academic foundation for the domestic cartoon & animation industry, broadened the intersection of creation and research, and has been a leading academic organization that seeks interdisciplinary cooperation in response to the era of convergence content. The Advisory Committee plays a role in advising the association's policy proposals, research planning, and institutional improvements, and serves as a bridge connecting the voices of the industry to academia and institutions.

Attorney An Il-woon’s appointment is expected to serve as an opportunity to combine the expertise and practical know-how of Law firm Veat in the content industry, particularly in creative-based industries such as webtoons, animation, and games, with academic and policy discussions.

For the next two years, from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2026, Attorney An Il-woon will actively participate in the association's advisory and research processes as an advisor and will contribute to the sustainable development of the content industry and the improvement of legal systems.

Thank you.

Law firm Veat