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SPC leads the way in protecting software copyrights
- Present ~ 2011
- 2010 ~ 1993
2018
- Dec Formed a business agreement with Korea YWCA
- Nov Conducted the 6th Software Industry Protection Awards
- Nov Began administering Angel, a service to report fraudulent software
- Oct Formed a business agreement with the Public Ordering Sector Conference
- Sep Established the SPC national intelligence council
- Jul Held the Start-up software copyright protection ceremony
- Jul Forms a business agreement with the Start-up CSR Brand Society
- Apr Formed a business agreement with the Korea Software Industry Association (KOSA) with the goals of protecting the copyrights of software and development of software
- Feb Byong Han Yoo named president, presents the year’s goal of ‘New software culture: advancement and commitment’
2017
- Nov Conducted the 5th Software Industry Protection Awards
- Nov ‘Certified – Software Asset manager, C-SAM second-division’ becomes eligible for school credit
- May Held a copyright-related education program for elementary students ‘A genuine classroom’
- May Formed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Korea Reproduction and Transmission Rights Association (KORRA) with the goals of commercializing software
- Apr Formed a business agreement with the Korea Copyright Protection Agency with the goals of protecting software and its environment
2016
- Nov Conducted the 4th Software Industry Protection Awards
- May Held a copyright-related education program for elementary students ‘A genuine classroom’
- Feb Selected three corporations: Naver, Gretech, and Naviworks in the ‘1st Original Software Territory’ for having rightfully used authentic software
2015
- Nov Formed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Gachon University with the goals of discovering talents and copyright education
- Nov Conducted the 3rd Software Industry Protection Awards
- Jun Confirmed the authentic use of software with ‘©OST’
- Feb Formed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Korean Apparel Industry Association
- Feb Declared 2015 as the year of re-leaping towards software Korea 2020
- Jan ‘Certified – Software Asset manager, C-SAM second-division’ becomes a national certification
2014
- Nov Conducted the 2nd Software Industry Protection Awards
- Sep Held the 2014 Copyright Golden Bell
- Sep Led a seminar on software asset management
- Jul Formed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Korea Government Legal Service
- Apr Software Compliance Conference
2013
- Dec Let’s come together ©SAM Campaign Opening Ceremony
- Dec Conducted the 1st Software Industry Protection Awards
- Jun Held the 2013 Copyright Golden Bell
- Feb Declared 2013 as the year of win-win partnerships in software
2012
- Nov Software Youth Job camp – 2 nights 3 days
- Nov Formed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Sangmyung University’s department of copyright protection
- Sep Received the Grand Prize from 2012 5th Korea Ethics Management
- Sep Formed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Korea Commercial Software Association
- Jun Held the Software Copy Zero Festival
- Feb Presented the 3-year plan of “TRY 365”
2011
- Nov Formed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Presbyterian Church of Korea
- Nov Held the 2011 Copyright Golden Bell
- Nov MBC Campaign ‘Software KOREA’
- Nov Established the University CIO (Chief Information Officer) Forum
- Apr Presented ‘SPC Vision’ at Software KOREA 2020
- Apr Formed a business agreement with the Supreme Prosecutors' Office of the Republic of Korea
- Mar Formed a business agreement with the Korean Police Investigation Academy
2010
- Dec Held a copyright-related quiz show for elementary students ‘2010 Copyright Golden Bell’
- Dec Received a commendation from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism for excelling in the protection of copyright activities
- Aug Formed a memorandum of understanding with the Korea Association of University Information and Computer
- Jun Organized ‘1st Law Life Golden Bell Competition’ jointly by SPC and Daejeon District Prosecutors’ Office
- May Campaign to protect copyright to celebrate the 10th World Intellectual Property Right Day
- Apr Formed ‘Pan National Intellectual Property Right Protection Alliance’ on Say no to Illegal Copying
- Mar Convened a declaration ceremony, ‘2010 COPY ZERO Campaign’ for protection of SW copyright
- Jan Convened ‘Meeting of Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’ for protection of copyright
2009
- Nov Convened a special seminar by inviting IT special advisor from Cheonghwadae
- Nov Organized an event on Chungmu Street to root out the use of illegal SW
- Oct Concluded SPC-National Information Society Agency memorandum of understanding
- Oct Concluded SPC-Naver Happy Energy memorandum of understanding and launched the campaign, ‘Making an Online World of Authentic SW’
- Sep Concluded SPC-Ministry of Justice memorandum of understanding
- Sep Concluded SPC-Korea Copyright Commission memorandum of understanding
- Aug Concluded SPC-itSMF Korea memorandum of understanding
- Jul Administered a pledge ceremony to root out illegal SW - Guro Digital Complex
- Jun Convened ‘Meeting with Minister of Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism’ Participated in the World IT Show 2009
- May 5th SPC Chairman’s Friendly Golf Competition
- Feb Convened 10th regular general meeting
2008
- Jul Conducted 1st examination of 1st class qualification for SW asset manager
- Feb Convened 9th regular general meeting - Elected Kim Youngman as chairman
2007
- Nov Donated 30 computers to families of North Korean refugees
- Nov Concluded joint SPC-CSA (China Software Alliance)-Japan ACCS (Association of Copyright for Computer Software) memorandum of understanding
- Apr Conducted ‘A Class Replete with Authentic SW’ for elementary school students
- Feb Convened a seminar on business PR strategy for member companies
2006
- Dec Conducted 8th training course to develop SW asset manager
- Dec 2006-4th review for certification of model business for use of authentic SW
- Dec Organized ‘Love Sharing of Briquettes’ event in Junggyebondong, Seoul
- Nov Convened an international seminar on SW asset management
- Oct Opened a SW business center
- Sep 2006-3rd review for certification of model business for use of authentic SW
- Sep Conducted 6th and 7th training course to develop SW asset manager
- Jul Implemented one stop service for SW patent application 2006-2nd review for certification of model business for use of authentic SW
- Jun Conducted 4th and 5th training course to develop SW asset manager
- Jun Concluded SPC-5T International Patent Law Firm memorandum of understanding
- Jun Concluded SPC-Korea Association of University Information and Computer memorandum of understanding
- May Organized 2nd SPC Chairman’s Friendly Golf Competition
- Mar Conducted 3rd training course to develop SW asset manager
- Mar 2006-1st review for certification of model business for use of authentic SW
- Mar Concluded SPC-UK FAST (Federation Against Software Theft) memorandum of understanding
- Mar 2006 Convened SPC international lecture
- Mar 7th regular general meeting - Elected Choe Heongyu as chairman
- Jan Concluded SPC-College of Law Inha University memorandum of understanding
2005
- Dec 2005-2nd review for certification of model business for use of authentic SW
- Nov Domestic SW solution CEO meeting (GukSolMo) and concluded a memorandum of understanding
- Oct 2005-1st review for certification of model business for use of authentic SW
- Oct Conducted 2nd training to develop certified software asset manager
- Oct Organized the 1st Chairman’s Friendly Golf Competition
- Sep Established a SW development center
- Aug Moved company building to Seoul City, Gangnamgu, Daechidong
- Jul Supported project to celebrate the 60th anniversary of independence and supported informatization of Koreans residing abroad
- Jun 06 Implemented ‘Three Strikes Out System’ for illegal copying of SW Participated in the SEK2005 exhibition
- Mar Convened 6th regular general meeting of SPC and a ceremony for announcing the vision for development of SW industry
2004
- Nov Convened ‘Hanging Balloon for Loving Authentic SW” even in shopping districts for electronic goods 2004-4th review for certification of model business for use of authentic SW
- Oct Convened a seminar on certification of system of certification for use of authentic SW and protection of SW copyright
- Sep 2004-3rd review for certification of model business for use of authentic SW
- Jul A visit to US Trade Representative by SPC presidential team
- Jun Set up a system of rewarding reporters of illegal SW SW Operated autonomous inspection group Operated SPC-IPCA and autonomous inspection group and concluded a memorandum of nderstanding
- May 2004-2nd review for certification of model business for use of authentic SW
- Mar Conducted free onsite training for illegal copying of SW
- Feb 5th regular general meeting of SPC - Choe Heongyu elected as chairman
- Jan 2004-1st review for certification of model business for use of authentic SW
2003
- Dec 2002-2nd review for certification of model business for use of authentic SW
- Nov Created flyers on enlightenment for use of authentic
- Mar 2003-1st review for certification of model business for use of authentic SW
2002
- Dec 2002 2nd review for certification of model business for use of authentic SW merchandise
- Nov Started click service for prevention of illegal online SW copying (Click, past Checki)
- Oct 2002-1st review for certification of model business for use of authentic SW merchandise
- Sep A joint nationwide electronic display advertisement with the Program Deliberation and Mediation Committee
- Jun Created and screened the 4th part of a theatre advertisement on use of authentic SW A visit to Korea by chairman of BSA (Business Software Alliance) and a meeting with SPC staff
- Apr A visit to US Trade Representative by SPC presidential team and discussion on trade issues
2001
- Sep Created and screened the 3rd part of a theatre advertisement on use of authentic SW
- Aug Launched a digital environment campaign, sharing 10,000 roses Joint SPC- Yongsan Electronics Market Cooperative street campaign for public relations effort to promote use of authentic software
- Jul Issued a report on a commissioned research project related to SRC client site certification entrusted SW copyright
- Jun Implemented a joint SAM project with SPC
- May Created and screened the 2nd part of a theatre advertisement on use of authentic SW
- Mar Provided technical support during police crackdown on illegal SW copying Joint traffic broadcasting campaign with the Program Deliberation and Mediation Committee
2000
- Nov Published first issue of the monthly news bulletin ‘Software Copyright’
- May Established Korea Software Property Right Council Corporation Changed corporation name, registered as an institute affiliated to the Ministry of Information andCommunication, and obtained approval
1998
- Apr Crackdown on PC assembling and retailing companies and sale of illegal backup
1996
- May Commenced monitoring illegal copying of SW via PC communications network
1993
- Mar SPC founding assembly and establishment ceremony (Founding committee chair, Kim Ikrae, president of Daou Tech)