(1) The Commission shall be comprised of members no less than 20 but no more than 25 including one chairperson and two vice-chairpersons.
(2) Members shall be appointed by the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism from among the persons referred to in the following subparagraphs, and the chairperson and vice-chairpersons shall be elected from among and by the members. In such cases, the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism shall strive to strike a balance between the number of members who reflect the interest of holders of rights which are protected by this Act and that who reflect the interest of users thereof, and may request a right holder group or user group in each field or such to recommend members: <Amended on May 18, 2021; Aug. 8, 2023>
1. Those who majored in fields related to copyright and who also are or were associate professors or higher, or in the position equivalent thereto in a college or authorized research institute;
2. A person who holds the position of a judge or prosecutor, or a person who is qualified as a lawyer;
3. Those who has work experience in the field of copyright or cultural industry and who also are or were public officials of Grade IV or higher, or in the position at a public institution equivalent thereto;
4. A person who has previously held or currently holds the position of an executive officer of an organization related to copyright or culture industry;
5. Those who have extensive knowledge of and experience in business affairs related to copyright or cultural industry.
(3) Each member shall hold office for a term of three years and they may be reappointed only once; provided, a term of office of a member who is appointed to the designated post shall be the term of the post he or she holds. <Amended on May 18, 2021>
(4) When a vacancy occurs in the membership of the Commission, a substitute member shall be appointed pursuant to paragraph (2), and a term of office of the substitute member shall be the remainder of his or her predecessor’s term of office; provided, if the number of members is no less than 20, a substitute member need not be appointed.
(5) Subcommittees by field may be established in order to efficiently conduct business of the Commission. A resolution made by a subcommittee with respect to matters entrusted by the Commission shall be deemed made by the Commission.
(6) Except as provided in paragraphs (1) through (5), matters necessary for the organization and operation of the Commission shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Added on May 18, 2021>[This Article Added on Apr. 22, 2009]