1963· 3· 5Act No. 1292 Amended By 1967· 3·17Act No. 1915 Amended By 1973· 2· 7Act No. 2493 Amended By 1977·12·16Act No. 3011 Amended By 1980·12·31Act No. 3337 Amended By 1981· 4· 8Act No. 3422 Amended By 1981·12·31Act No. 3492 Amended By 1993· 3· 6Act No. 4541 Amended By 1997·12·13Act No. 5454 Amended By 1999· 1·29Act No. 5723 CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONSArticle 1 (Purpose) The purpose of this Act is to prevent dangers for miners and rationally exploit underground resources by preventing mine damages. <Amended by Act No. 5723, Jan. 29, 1999> Article 2 (Definitions of Terms) The definitions of terms used in this Act shall be as follows: 1.The term "mine" means the place of business in which the mining is done; ...