Framework Act on Agriculture and Rural Community 1999· 2· 5Act No. 5758 Amended By 2001· 3·28Act No. 6447 Amended By 2001·12·31Act No. 6589 Amended By 2003·12·11Act No. 6997 CHAPTER I GENERAL PROVISIONSArticle 1 (Purpose) The purpose of this Act is to develop agriculture and rural communities, the foundation of the nation and its economy, by prescribing the basic directions of the agriculture and rural communities and the basic aspects of Government policy. Article 2 (Basic Principle) The basic principle underlying this Act shall be that agriculture is a basic industry which is conducive to the economy and well-being of the general public by performing such functions as ensuring the stable supply of food and contributing to preserving the environment of the national territory. As such, agriculture shall serve as the foundation for the well-balanced developm...