(1) Where illegal copies, etc. are transmitted through an information and communications network, and the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism finds that the infringement of rights protected under this Act is evident, that there is an urgent need to prevent irreparable harm, and that no means other than blocking access is available, the Minister may order an online service provider to block access to such illegal copies, etc. (hereafter referred to as "emergency blocking").
(2) Where the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism orders emergency blocking pursuant to paragraph (1), the Minister shall immediately notify the Deliberation Committee thereof.
(3) The poster of illegal copies, etc. subject to emergency blocking pursuant to paragraph (1), or a relevant responsible person, may file an objection within 5 days from the date such access is blocked.
(4) Where an objection is filed pursuant to paragraph (3), the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism shall immediately lift the emergency blocking and notify the person who filed the objection thereof.
(5) The Deliberation Committee in receipt of a notice under paragraph (2) shall, within 5 days from the date of receipt of the notice, deliberate on whether to take measures to block access to illegal copies, etc. under Article 133-2(1)3 and notify the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the result thereof.
(6) Where, as a result of deliberation under paragraph (5), it is resolved to take measures to block access, the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism shall notify the online service provider that the emergency blocking measure has been confirmed as a measure to block access to illegal copies, etc. under Article 133-2(1)3.
(7) Where, as a result of deliberation under paragraph (5), it is resolved to lift the emergency blocking measure, the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism shall notify the online service provider to lift the emergency blocking measure.
(8) Where the lifting of an emergency blocking measure is confirmed, a person who has suffered damage due to the emergency blocking measure may claim damages pursuant to the State Compensation Act.
(9) Matters necessary for the methods and procedures for emergency blocking and filing objections thereto, etc. shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree.[This Article Added on Feb. 10, 2026]