In entrusting a subcontractor with manufacturing, etc., a prime contractor shall not compel the subcontractor, without good cause, such as the maintenance, improvement, etc. of the quality of the subject matter, etc., to purchase or use (including utilization; hereinafter the same shall apply) any goods, equipment, supply of labor, etc. designated by him or her.[This Article Wholly Amended on Apr. 1, 2009]
Fair Transactions in Subcontracting Act — Article 5 (Prohibition of compelling purchase of goods)
하도급거래 공정화에 관한 법률 제5조
This English translation is based on the Korean text effective 2025-12-17. The Korean law has since been amended (current version effective 2026-10-02) — check the Korean original.
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