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Commercial Act — Article 714 (Requirements for Exercise of Right of Abandonment)

상법 제714조

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) An abandonment shall be unconditional.

(2) An abandonment shall be effected in respect of the whole subject matter insured: Provided, That if a cause for abandonment has arisen only in respect of its part, only that part may be abandoned.

(3) Where a part of the insurable value has been insured, abandonment may be effected only according to the proportion which the insured amount bears to the insurable value.

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