Attorney Kwang-Hee Cho of One Law Partners, LLC participated as a panelist in the forum “How Can Cinema Survive in the Age of AI?” on November 6, 2026, where he discussed the impact of generative AI on the film industry and the legal and ethical issues surrounding copyright and the protection of creators’ rights.

The forum was held at the Seoul Cinema Center as part of the 2026 National Academy of Arts, Republic of Korea Film Exhibition and brought together experts from the film, academic, and industrial sectors to explore the future of the film industry and the institutional challenges arising in the AI era.

At the forum, a film created by generative AI trained on the works of a renowned film director was unveiled, drawing significant attention. This presentation sparked in-depth discussions on copyright issues arising from AI training processes, the protection of creators’ rights, and the direction of legal and institutional reforms suited to the AI era. In particular, participants examined the impact of advancements in AI technology on film production environments and the broader creative ecosystem, as well as the new challenges that existing legal frameworks are expected to confront.

Attorney Kwang-Hee Cho, whose principal practice areas include cultural content, entertainment, and intellectual property law, provides comprehensive legal counsel across a wide range of content industries, including film, broadcasting, publishing, and gaming, as well as matters involving copyright, digital platforms, and emerging technologies. Drawing on this expertise, Attorney Kwang-Hee Cho shared his views on achieving an appropriate balance between the protection of creators’ rights and technological innovation in an era where AI-assisted film production is becoming increasingly prevalent, the future direction of copyright law reforms, and the legal challenges that must be addressed to ensure the sustainable development of the content industry.

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