“Preventing Leaks of Advanced Technologies such as Semiconductors and AI” Specialized Investigation System Restructured to Prevent Advanced Technology Leaks and Safeguard National Technology Security
July 16, 2026
- New Dedicated Division for Advanced Technology Leakage; Technology Police Force Expanded to 61 Officers -
A specialized investigative division dedicated to preventing the leakage and theft of advanced technologies, including semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI), and safeg...
MOIP Launches the ‘Publicity Rights Protection Consultative Body’ with Major Entertainment Agencies
July 16, 2026
- Establishing a Public-Private Cooperation Framework to Address the Unauthorized Use of Artists’ Names and Images and Infringements Involving K-Goods -
The Ministry of Intellectual Property (MOIP), led by Minister Kim Yong Sun, will hold a ceremony to launch the "Publicity...
MOIP Convened the First Overseas IP Attache Meeting
July 06, 2026
The Ministry of Intellectual Property (MOIP) of the Republic of Korea, headed by Minister Kim Yong Sun, held the First Overseas IP Attache Meeting on June 22 in a hybrid format, bringing together IP Attaches stationed in the United States, Japan, China, the European Union (EU), and Geneva, as well a...
IP5 Offices Agreed to Strengthen Joint Responses to IP Issues in the AI Era
July 06, 2026
The Ministry of Intellectual Property (MOIP) of the Republic of Korea, headed by Minister KIM Yong Sun, participated in the IP5 Heads of Office-Industry Meeting and the 19th IP5 Heads of Office Meeting, held in Tokyo, Japan, on June 11–12.
At the IP5 Heads of Office-Industry Mee...
MOIP Held Bilateral Meetings on the Sidelines of the IP5 Heads of Office Meeting
July 06, 2026
The Ministry of Intellectual Property (MOIP) of the Republic of Korea, headed by Minister KIM Yong Sun, announced that it held a series of bilateral meetings on June 10 with its key cooperation partner offices attending the IP5 Heads of Office Meeting* held in Tokyo, Japan.
* The IP5 ...
MOIP and EUIPO held Korea-EU Seminar on Alternative Dispute Resolution
July 06, 2026
The Ministry of Intellectual Property (MOIP) of the Republic of Korea jointly hosted the Korea-EU Seminar on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) online with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) on May 27.
The seminar was part of the RoK-EU Intellectual Property Act...
Building an “IP Silk Road” Between Korea and Central Asia
July 06, 2026
The Ministry of Intellectual Property (MOIP) of the Republic of Korea, headed by Minister KIM Yong Sun, hosted a luncheon meeting on May 20 with the ambassadors of the five Central Asian countries accredited to Korea* to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation in the field of intellectual property (I...
Enhancing International Credibility Inscribing “Republic of Korea” on Intellectual Property Registration Certificates
July 03, 2026
- Improving convenience in international trademark registration applications and data management for design registration applications -
The Ministry of Intellectual Property (MOIP), led by Minister KIM Yong Sun, announced that partial amendments to the Enforcement Rules of the Tradema...
Government and Industry Join Forces to Eradicate Counterfeit Cosmetics!
July 03, 2026
- MOIP, MFDS, KCS, and KCA sign four-party MOU to strengthen public-private response to counterfeit cosmetics -
- Organizations to cooperate on distribution information sharing, response policy coordination, online monitoring, and joint education -
The Ministry of Intellectual ...
The Fastest Patent Examination, Constructing a Secure Technology Protection System
June 25, 2026
- MOIP Announces Core Achievements Marking the 1st Anniversary of the National Sovereignty Government -
• MOIP highlights six key achievements, including super-accelerated examination, prevention of technology leakage, and the “Everyone’s Ideas” project.
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