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Commercial Act — Article 126 (Waybills)

상법 제126조

This English translation is based on the Korean text effective 2018-12-19. The Korean law has since been amended (current version effective 2026-09-10) — check the Korean original.

(1) A consignor shall, upon the request of a carrier, issue a waybill. <Amended by Act No. 8581, Aug. 3, 2007>

(2) The following particulars shall be entered into a waybill, and a consignor shall write his/her name and affix his/her seal, or affix his/her signature, thereon: <Amended by Act No. 5053, Dec. 29, 1995; Act No. 8581, Aug. 3, 2007>

1. The type of the transported goods, and their weight or dimensions, as well as the description and number of packages and markings therereon;

2. The destination;

3. The name or trade name, place of business, or domicile of the consignee and the carrier;

4. The freight charge and the distinction between advance payment and payment after arrival;

5. The place and date where the waybill was prepared.

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