In Korea, the challenge is enforcing it and talking about it. I don't think Koreans and other Asians in general know what copyright means. For example, people use their computers to download and watch movies these days. The problem is that there are more websites where you can download movies illegally than ones that are legal. Once the consumer can get the product for free (via the internet) they will not pay for it (go to the store and purchase it), whether or not it is in violation of the law becasuse they believe there is no consequence for their actions. Also simply enforcing copyright laws is not a fundamental solution because it just focuses on the protection from the illegal download.
Koreans don't talk about why it is wrong to steal other people's work. It is not seen as a moral dilemma to cut and paste something and call it your own. Teachers need to make special effort to explain to students why we have copyright laws and the importance behind them. Teachers must also be strict to enforce anti-plagerism in the classroom. Students should receive punishment for stealing work, but because teachers don't even understand the full importance of stopping plagerism it becomes an even more difficult problem to solve.
Hey William. I like your point about the teachers not understanding the ramifications of not following copyright laws. Many students move on to schools or jobs abroad and don't understand what they can and can't use. My point is, academia is a great place for following copyright laws to start. Other industries where piracy is commonplace may decide to follow suit.
답글삭제William,
답글삭제Right on about having a harder time getting it legally vs. illegally here in Korea. I am frustrated at times when I am unable to purchase things anywhere and the only place to find the material is illegally.