The ownership of a treasure-trove is acquired by the discoverer if its owner fails to claim his or her right within one year after public notice has been given in accordance with provisions of the Act. But the ownership of a treasure-trove discovered on the property or among other things belonging to another person is acquired by the discoverer and the owner of the land or the thing in equal shares.
Civil Act — Article 254 (Acquisition of ownership of treasure-trove)
민법 제254조
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