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Civil Act — Article 808 (Marriage requiring consent)

민법 제808조

(1) A minor shall obtain the consent of both parents in order to marry. If one parent is unable to exercise the right of consent, the minor shall obtain the consent of the other parent, and if neither parent is able to exercise the right of consent, the minor shall obtain the consent of his or her guardian of minor.

(2) A person under adult guardianship may marry upon obtaining the consent of his or her parents or adult guardian.[This Article Wholly Amended on Mar. 7, 2011]

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