[방발기금의 역설]③이익 절반 기금…IPTV 비명에 OTT 징수법 부상

With IPTV's operating profits plummeting 36% in 2024, the sector faces acute pressure from broadcasting fees that now account for 47% of earnings—a structural imbalance since charges are revenue-based, not profit-based. South Korea's proposed legislation to include OTT and portal services in fund contributions signals a major regulatory realignment, attempting to address inequities in how traditional pay-TV and emerging digital platforms are taxed.