MN_CONLAW

Summary

Copyright Act
Type	Basic Laws
Genre	Broadcasting, Music, Comics/Webtoons, Animation, Character/Licensing, New Technologies, Game, Other

Detail

Enactment Date: 1957. 1. 28
Last Amendment: 2023. 6. 9

CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER II COPYRIGHT
CHAPTER III NEIGHBORING RIGHTS
CHAPTER IV PROTECTION OF DATABASE PRODUCERS
CHAPTER V SPECIAL CASES CONCERNING CINEMATOGRAPHIC WORKS
CHAPTER V-2 SPECIAL RULES CONCERNING CINEMATOGRAPHIC WORKS
CHAPTER VI LIMITATION ON LIABILITY OF ONLINE SERVICE PROVIDERS
CHAPTER VI-2 PROHIBITION OF CIRCUMVENTING TECHNOLOGICAL PROTECTION MEASURES
CHAPTER VII COPYRIGHT MANAGEMENT SERVICE
CHAPTER VIII KOREA COPYRIGHT COMMISSION
CHAPTER VIII-2 KOREA COPYRIGHT PROTECTION AGENCY
CHAPTER IX REMEDIES FOR INFRINGEMENT OF RIGHTS
CHAPTER X SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS
CHAPTER XI PENALTY PROVISIONS

Summary

The Korean Copyright Act protects creators' rights and regulates the legal use of copyrighted works. It defines requirements for copyright protection, rights of authors, limitations, term of protection, and procedures for addressing infringement. Special provisions for cinematographic works and technological protection measures are included. The latest amendment enhances digital environment protections.