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Copyright Act — Article 56 (Authentication of holder of right)

저작권법 제56조

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 designate an authentication organization for the security of transaction of works, etc. and protection of confidence. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008>

(2) Matters necessary for the designation and revocation of the designation of authentication organization, authentication procedures, etc. pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended on Apr. 22, 2009>

(3) The authentication organization under paragraph (1) may collect fees for authentication and the amount thereof shall be determined by the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism. <Amended on Feb. 29, 2008>

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