WIPO is a specialized agency of the United Nations that discusses and coordinates policies, systems, and services related to intellectual property (IP) internationally. It was established in 1970 and designated as a specialized agency of the United Nations in 1974.

WIPO plays a role in promoting international cooperation and harmony in various intellectual property fields, including patents, trademarks, designs, and copyrights. Since joining WIPO as a member country in 1979, Korea has been actively engaged in activities befitting its status as one of the world's five leading patent offices (IP5).

KINPA was officially approved as an observer in 2021 and is working to create an overseas intellectual property environment that is friendly to Korean companies.