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Commercial Act — Article 168-8 (Duties of Franchisees)

상법 제168조의8

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 franchisee shall ensure that he/she does not infringe on the rights of a franchisor for his/her business.

(2) A franchise shall keep a franchisor's trade secret he/she has become aware of in connection with a franchise agreement even after the franchise agreement is terminated.[This Article Newly Inserted by Act No. 10281, May 14, 2010]

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