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Commercial Act — Article 168-7 (Duties of Franchisors)

상법 제168조의7

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 franchisor shall provide necessary support for the business of his/her franchisees.

(2) Unless agreed otherwise, a franchisor may not engage in the same or similar type of business or enter into a franchise agreement for the same or similar type of business as a franchisee within the business area of the franchisee.[This Article Newly Inserted by Act No. 10281, May 14, 2010]

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