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Commercial Act — Article 813 (Disposal of Cargo by Shipmaster and Freight)

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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.

In any of the following cases, a carrier may claim the full amount of the freight:

1. When a shipmaster has disposed of the cargo under Article 750 (1);

2. When a shipmaster has disposed of the cargo under Article 865.[This Article Wholly Amended by Act No. 8581, Aug. 3, 2007]

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