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Commercial Act — Article 134 (Loss of Goods and Freight Charges)

상법 제134조

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) If transported goods have been lost, in whole or in part, by a reason for which the consignor is not liable, the carrier may not demand freight charges therefor. If the carrier has already received all or some of the freight charges, he/she shall refund such charges.

(2) If transported goods have been lost, in whole or in part, due to their nature or inherent defects or due to the negligence of the consignor, the carrier may demand payment of the full amount of the freight charges.

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