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Commercial Act — Article 929 (Effects of Written Statement on Air Waybills)

상법 제929조

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) In cases where an air waybill or a cargo receipt is issued, it shall be presumed that a contract of carriage has been concluded as stated in such air waybill.

(2) It shall be presumed that a carrier takes delivery of cargo based on the weight, size, type of package, number and mark, and its external appearance are stated in an air waybill or cargo receipt.

(3) With respect to the information stated on an air waybill or cargo receipt concerning cargo's type, condition other than external appearance, and number and volume inside its package, it shall be presumed that a carrier has taken delivery of the cargo as stated thereon only when the carrier confirms accuracy of the stated information in the presence of a consignor and states the facts on the air waybill or cargo receipt.[This Article Newly Inserted by Act No. 10696, May 23, 2011]

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