In 2009 South Korean home entertainment revenues had fallen by over 90 per cent from their peak in 1995. High levels of broadband adoption have helped online piracy to become widespread. However, there are signs that a legal digital movie market is now developing in the country, driven by partnerships between local content owners and remote storage platforms and the introduction of anti-piracy legislation.

2008 average advertised broadband speed (Mbit/s)

2008 broadband penetration (%)

Korea: Online movie revenues (&#254

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South Korea home entertainment revenues (WON bn)

published: 21-Dec-09

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