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Republic of Korea
The Republic of Korea has been a member of WIPO since 1979 and is a signatory to over 20 WIPO treaties.
The national IP offices of the Republic of Korea are the Copyright Bureau at the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Ministry of Intellectual Property (MOIP). The offices are located in Sejong-si and Daejeon respectively.
Contact information
Intellectual property landscape: Republic of Korea
WIPO memberships
IP legal information
- WIPO lex database for IP laws, regulations, judgements and treaties
- IP policies, manuals and model agreements from universities and research institutions
IP statistics
- Statistical IP profile including data on patent, utility models, trademark and industrial design applications
Global Innovation Index ranking
Republic of Korea ranks 4th among the 140 economies featured in the GII 2025.
The Global Innovation Index (GII) ranks world economies according to their innovation capabilities. Consisting of roughly 80 indicators, grouped into innovation inputs and outputs, the GII aims to capture the multi-dimensional facets of innovation.
Learn moreWIPO news and events: Republic of Korea
News
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From Lab to Market: Turning Ideas into Impact in ASEAN
June 26, 2026 -
Empowering Green Jungle Park Through Strong Branding: Strengthening Presence, Advancing Sustainability
April 27, 2026 -
Public-Private Partnerships Boost Women’s Role in IP and Innovation
September 15, 2025 -
KIMCHANGSOO WHISKY: One Man's Quest to Produce Korean Whiskey
July 9, 2025 -
Hague System – Reduction in the Individual Designation Fees for the Republic of Korea
June 26, 2025
Events
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Mentorship Program on More Effective Use of Copyright in Webtoon
November 25, 2026
