한국 영화산업의 수직계열화와 경쟁제한에 대한 고찰

The Korean film industry is considered to be a monopoly market where the production, distribution, and exhibition sectors are vertically integrated. In particular, the distribution market and the exhibition market are presumed to be the dominant operators of the market under the Fair Trade Act, and competition is seriously restricted. Due to the vertical combination of the film market, the foreclosure effect of market and the increase of barriers to entry are occurring. And There are a number of violations of the Fair Trade Act, including the abuse of the market dominant position of large corporations, unfair trade practices, and unfair joint acts. A positive view of the vertical integration of the film industry argues that the revenue of the exhibition market can be reinvested in the production sector, which will enable filmmaking to be revitalized and Economies of scale can be activated. On the other hand, the negative view is that vertically integrated operators abuse their superior position to engage in unfair trading practices, thereby limiting competition in the film industry, reducing consumer welfare, and consequently violating the fundamental cultural rights of the people. In the film industry, the vertical concentration led by large corporations is having both a positive and a negative effect on the competitiveness of Korean cinema. With reference to the U.S. Paramount ruling, it is necessary to establish the degree and direction of regulation in the Korean film industry in terms of profit sentences and the promotion of consumer welfare. In addition, with the revitalization of competition in the film market, it is necessary to explore ways to support independent and artistic films to ensure the diversity of Korean cinema.