Those who engage in assistance services under Article 17 (3) shall be deemed a public official in application of penalty provisions under Articles 127 and 129 through 132 of the Criminal Act.[This Article Newly Inserted on Mar. 25, 2009][Moved from Article 17-2 <Jan. 27, 2016>]
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Unfair Competition Prevention and Trade Secret Protection Act — Article 17-3 (Deemed Public Officials in Application of Penalty Provisions)
부정경쟁방지 및 영업비밀보호에 관한 법률 제17조의3
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