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Copyright Act — Article 122-2 (Establishment of Korea Copyright Protection Agency)

저작권법 제122조의2

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) There is hereby established the Korea Copyright Protection Agency (hereinafter referred to as the "Protection Agency") to provide services related to the protection of copyright.

(2) The Protection Agency shall be a corporation.

(3) The Government may contribute money or provide subsidy for expenses required for the establishment, facilities, operation, etc. of the Protection Agency within budgetary limits.

(4) Except as expressly provided for in this Act and the Act on the Management of Public Institutions, the provisions of the Civil Act that are relevant to an incorporated foundation shall apply mutatis mutandis in regard to the Protection Agency.

(5) No one other than the Protection Agency under this Act shall not use the title of the Korea Copyright Protection Agency or any title similar thereto.[This Article Added on Mar. 22, 2016]

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