Copyrights Law in North Korea
Here’s an overview of copyright law in North Korea (Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, DPRK):
📜 Copyright Law in North Korea
North Korea’s copyright framework is governed by the Copyright Law of the DPRK, first adopted in 2001 and amended later. However, detailed information about the law’s implementation and enforcement is limited due to the country’s closed nature.
⚖️ Key Features
✅ Protected Works
Literary works (books, articles, poems)
Musical compositions
Artistic works (paintings, sculptures, photographs)
Cinematographic works (films, videos)
Computer programs
Scientific works and other creative works
🔐 Exclusive Rights
Authors and rights holders have exclusive rights to:
Reproduce and distribute the work
Perform and publicly display the work
Broadcast or communicate the work
Adapt, translate, or modify the work
Transfer rights or authorize others to use the work
📅 Duration of Protection
Typically, protection lasts for the life of the author plus 50 years
For works of joint authorship, the period lasts 50 years after the death of the last surviving author
For anonymous or pseudonymous works, the period is 50 years from publication
🛡️ Moral Rights
Authors have the right to be recognized as the creators of their work
Protection against distortion or mutilation of the work
🌐 International Relations
North Korea is not a member of the Berne Convention
It has limited participation in international copyright treaties
Cooperation on intellectual property is limited and largely bilateral or regional
📝 Registration
Copyright protection is automatic upon creation; registration is not mandatory
Details on formal registration procedures are not publicly well-documented
⚖️ Enforcement
The government reportedly enforces copyright primarily through state institutions
Penalties for infringement may exist but public information on their application is scarce
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