Technology related to the construction and operation of the metaverse is a advanced science technology that can be used in almost all fields of our society in the future, and if it is used positively, it can be very useful not only in leisure sectors such as games, but also in social, economic, cultural, political, and educational activities. This method has already become a trend worldwide, and it has already entered the stage of industrialization in itself, with companies providing platforms or metaverse itself for individuals or organizations that do not possess the technology. However, if the relevant legal system is not clearly reorganized, it can lead to various legal disputes, so if the use of the metaverse is reduced, the negative effect on the industry as a whole will be great. In particular, artificial intelligence, the core of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, which consists of the convergence of information and communication technologies, improves learning and self-development based on big data and is applied to the metaverse, so it is not too much to say that the active use of the metaverse determines the success or failure of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The metaverse differs from existing digital works in characteristics and has a mission of the times to transform our society into an online system when it comes to its construction. Therefore, it is not desirable to regulate unconditionally due to these legal issues or allow unlimitedly for industrial development reasons. Accordingly, a legislative theory that can properly promote the interests of the two is needed. In this study, the scope of rights related to the implementation of the metaverse and new reasons for copyright restrictions are presented by referring to foreign legislation and current Korean copyright law regulations.