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Law on the Protection of Computer Software of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Democratic People's Republic of Korea

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Year of Version 2003 Dates Adopted: June 11, 2003 Type of Text IP-related Laws Subject Matter Copyright and Related Rights (Neighboring Rights) Notes The Law of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea on the Protection of Computer Software is divided into 5 chapters: Chapter 1 on Fundamental Principles, Chapter 2 on Registration of Computer Software, Chapter 3 on Copyright of Computer Software, Chapter 4 on Protection of Computer Software, and Chapter 5 on Guidance and Control of Computer Software Protection.

The Law aims to protect software copyright, promote adherence to copyright provisions of international treaties and promote international cooperation.
Article 4 states that the copyright of software which are developed by a foreign legal person or an individual and registered for the first time in the State shall be protected by this Law.
Article 6 states that the treaties concluded by the State for software protection shall have the same effect as this Law.
Article 7 states that the State shall develop exchange and cooperation with international organizations and foreign countries in the field of software protection.

Available Texts Main text(s) Main text(s) Korean 조선민주주의인민공화국 콤퓨터쏘프트웨어보호법 PDF HTML English Law on the Protection of Computer Software of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea PDF HTML
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Law on Administrative Penalties of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (as amended up to Decree No. 2712 of May 20, 2008, of the Presidium of the Supreme People's Assembly) (KP029)

WIPO Lex No. KP003