Notwithstanding the provisions of Articles 39 and 40, the author’s economic rights to cinematographic works shall continue to subsist for 70 years from the time of being made public; provided, if they have not been made public within 50 years from the time of their creation, the said right shall continue to subsist for 70 years from the time of creation. <Amended on Apr. 22, 2009; Jun. 30, 2011>[Title Amended on Jun. 30, 2011]
Laws › Copyright Act › SUB-SECTION 3 Duration of Protection of Author's Economic Rights
Copyright Act — Article 42 (Copyright term of cinematographic works)
저작권법 제42조
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