Republic of Korea: Copyright protection regulation in amendment to Copyright Act (Act No. 21336 / Bill No. 2215125)
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Amendment to Copyright Act including copyright protection regulation enters into force
On 11 August 2026, the Partial Amendment to the Copyright Act (Act No. 21336) enters into force. The Amendment applies to online service providers and telecommunications business operators. On definitions, the Amendment expands the definition of onl…
SourceAmendment to Copyright Act including copyright protection regulation was adopted by National Assembly
On 10 February 2026, the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea adopted the Partial Amendment to the Copyright Act (Act No. 21336). The Amendment will apply to online service providers and telecommunications business operators. On definitions, t…
SourceAmendment to Copyright Act including copyright protection regulation was introduced to National Assembly
On 10 December 2025, the Partial Amendment to the Copyright Act was introduced to the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea. The Amendment would apply to online service providers and telecommunications business operators. It would expand the de…
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