The purpose of this Act is to protect the rights of authors and the rights neighboring on them and to promote fair use of works in order to contribute to the improvement and development of culture and related industries. <Amended on Apr. 22, 2009>
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Copyright Act — Article 1 (Purpose)
저작권법 제1조
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