Illegal webtoon and web novel distribution sites are repeatedly resurfacing under new names and URLs, intensifying calls for a government-wide coordinating body. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and its affiliated agencies are working to block and investigate illegal sites. But industry officials say cooperation among investigative authorities, judicial authorities and relevant ministries is needed to pursue victim compensation, recover criminal proceeds and prevent repeat offenses.
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According to industry sources, notices claiming to be from the operators of NewToki began appearing the day after NewToki, ManaToki and BookToki announced their voluntary shutdown on April 27. It has not been confirmed whether the notices were posted by the existing NewToki operators. Still, industry officials believe illegal sites may continue to reappear as impersonation or replacement sites by exploiting the recognition built by existing illegal platforms.
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