The ownership of a lost article is acquired by the finder if its owner fails to claim his or her right within six months after a public notice has been given, as prescribed by the Act. <Amended on Apr. 5, 2013>
Civil Act — Article 253 (Acquisition of ownership of lost articles)
민법 제253조
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