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South Korean Artists Demand Safeguards as Music-Sector Abuse Reports Prompt Reform Pledges

South Korean traditional performing artists are calling for independent reporting and protection against retaliation as the culture minister announces a task force and special reporting period.

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Seoul, 10 November 2026 – More than 3,190 people had signed a statement demanding action against sexual violence in South Korea’s traditional performing arts community by the morning of 9 November, according to the organising coalition. The appeal, released on 7 November, follows abuse allegations in traditional Korean music and renewed government pledges to protect artists and students.

The development raises a governance issue for arts schools, performance organisations and the wider cultural sector: how to provide safe reporting channels when teachers or senior performers can also influence admissions, employment and career progression. The confirmed developments are the coalition’s demands and the minister’s announced response. They should not be confused with completed reforms or findings of guilt in individual cases.

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