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Commercial Act — Article 148 (Liability for Damages to Passengers)

상법 제148조

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 carrier cannot be exonerated from liability for damage received in the carriage of passengers unless he/she proves that he/she or his/her employees have not neglected to exercise due care in connection with the carriage.

(2) In determining the amount of damages, the court shall take into account the conditions of the victim and his/her family.

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