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Copyright Act — Article 108 (Supervision)

저작권법 제108조

This English translation is based on the Korean text effective 2025-09-26. The Korean law has since been amended (current version effective 2026-08-11) — check the Korean original.

(1) The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism may demand that a copyright trust service provider file a necessary report on the duties of the copyright trust service. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008>

(2) In order to promote the protection of rights and interests of authors and the convenient use of works, the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism may issue necessary orders concerning copyright trust service. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008>

(3) If necessary to promote the protection of rights and interests of authors and the convenient use of works, the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism may require public officials under his or her jurisdiction to investigate the affairs and financial standing of copyright management service providers, as prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Added on Nov. 26, 2019>

(4) The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism may allow certified public accountants or other relevant specialized institutions to conduct investigations as provided in paragraph (3) for the efficient supervision of copyright management service providers. <Added on Nov. 26, 2019>

(5) The Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism may request necessary data, including personal information, to issue an order or to conduct an investigation under paragraphs (2) through (4), and upon receipt of such request, a copyright management service provider shall cooperate. <Added on Nov. 26, 2019>

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