Effective Date: September 21, 2026
Last Updated: September 21, 2026
Korea Unfiltered respects the intellectual property rights of others and expects others to respect the intellectual property rights associated with the content published on this website.
This DMCA Copyright Policy explains how copyright infringement claims concerning content available on Korea Unfiltered may be reported.
Copyright Ownership
Unless otherwise stated, original articles, photographs, and other original content published on Korea Unfiltered are owned by or used with permission by Korea Unfiltered.
Korea Unfiltered primarily publishes original content about rural Korea, including Korean countryside life, local culture, farming communities, travel, food, and everyday experiences in South Korea.
Many photographs appearing on this website are original photographs taken specifically to document real places, landscapes, communities, and everyday life in Korea.
Unauthorized reproduction, republication, distribution, or commercial use of original Korea Unfiltered content may infringe applicable copyright rights.
DMCA Copyright Infringement Notice
If you believe that copyrighted material belonging to you has been used on Korea Unfiltered without authorization in a manner that constitutes copyright infringement, you may submit a copyright infringement notice.
To help us properly review your request, please include the following information:
- Identification of the copyrighted work that you believe has been infringed.
- Identification of the material on Korea Unfiltered that you believe infringes your copyright, including the URL of the relevant page whenever possible.
- Your name and sufficient contact information so that you can be contacted regarding the complaint.
- A statement that you have a good-faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
- A statement that the information in your notice is accurate and that, under penalty of perjury, you are the copyright owner or are authorized to act on behalf of the copyright owner.
- Your physical or electronic signature.
These elements reflect the principal requirements for a DMCA takedown notice under Section 512 of the U.S. Copyright Act.
Response to Copyright Complaints
When Korea Unfiltered receives a sufficiently detailed copyright complaint, the claim may be reviewed and appropriate action may be taken.
Depending on the circumstances, this may include removing or disabling access to material that is reasonably determined to infringe another party’s copyright.
Submitting a copyright complaint does not automatically establish that copyright infringement has occurred.
Good-Faith Notices
Please submit copyright complaints only when you have a genuine basis for believing that your copyrighted work has been used without authorization.
Knowingly or materially misrepresenting a copyright infringement claim may result in legal consequences.
If you are uncertain whether the use of particular material constitutes copyright infringement, consider obtaining appropriate legal advice before submitting a formal DMCA notice.
Counter-Notification
If material you provided has been removed or disabled because of a copyright complaint and you believe that the removal resulted from mistake or misidentification, you may contact Korea Unfiltered regarding the matter.
Where applicable, a counter-notification may be handled in accordance with the requirements of the DMCA and other applicable law.
Third-Party Content and External Links
Korea Unfiltered may occasionally reference or link to third-party websites for informational purposes.
The presence of an external link does not mean that Korea Unfiltered owns or controls content published on that website.
Third-party content remains subject to the rights and policies of its respective owners.
Changes to This Policy
Korea Unfiltered may update this DMCA Copyright Policy when necessary.
Any changes will be reflected by updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.
Contact
Copyright infringement notices concerning content published on Korea Unfiltered may be submitted through the website’s contact method.
Korea Unfiltered
Website: korea-unfiltered.com
When submitting a copyright complaint, please provide enough information to identify both the copyrighted work and the material you believe is infringing.