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Copyright law has very close relation with the factors which influence on the development of broadcasting industries, such as digital broadcasting technology, internet platform system, etc. Also, copyright law plays key role on the stage of production and distribution of the broadcasting contents. Whenever the new technology or digital media appears according to the development of digital technology and the transformation of network environment, copyright problems have been arisen and become major legal issues. To vitalize the distribution of the broadcast contents, not only copyright protection but also fair use of the contents are needed. Excessive copyright protection of the contents could cause the misuse of legal status, and could exert a harmful influence on the sound development of broadcasting industries. Therefore, to vitalize the efficient production and distribution of the broadcast contents, prudential considerations are needed in balancing the copyright protection and fair use of the contents.