SPECIAL ACT ON QUALITY IMPROVEMENT OF LIFE OF FARMERS AND FISHERS AND DEVELOPMENT PROMOTION OF AGRICULTURAL AND FISHING VILLAGES

Article 1(Purpose) #

The purpose of this Act is to improve the quality of life of farmers, fishers, etc. and to pursue a balanced regional development by prescribing matters necessary for promoting the welfare of farmers, fishers, etc., improving educational conditions in agricultural and fishing villages, and facilitating the comprehensive and systematic development of agricultural and fishing villages under the Framework Act on Agriculture, Rural Communities and Food Industry, the Framework Act on Forestry, the Framework Act on Marine Fishery Development, and the Framework Act on Fisheries and Fishing Villages Development. <Amended on Jun. 22, 2015>

[This Article Wholly Amended on Jul. 23, 2010]

Article 2(Fundamental concept) #

The fundamental concept of this Act is to bridge a gap in the standard of living between agricultural and fishing villages and urban areas and to facilitate exchanges, thereby enabling residents of agricultural and fishing villages to live on an equal footing with those of urban areas and laying the foundation for a sustainable development of agricultural and fishing villages.

[This Article Wholly Amended on Jul. 23, 2010]

Article 3(Definitions) #

The terms used in this Act are defined as follows: <Amended on Jun. 22, 2015; Dec. 31, 2018; Dec. 8, 2020>

1. The term "agricultural and fishing villages" means areas defined in subparagraph 5 of Article 3 of the Framework Act on Agriculture, Rural Community and Food Industry and subparagraph 6 of Article 3 of the Framework Act on Fisheries and Fishing Villages Development;

2. The term "agriculture and fisheries" means the agriculture defined in subparagraph 1 of Article 3 of the Framework Act on Agriculture, Rural Community and Food Industry and the fishery industry defined in subparagraph 1 (a) of Article 3 and aquaculture business defined in subparagraph 1 (e) of Article 3 of the Framework Act on Fisheries and Fishing Villages Development;

3. The term "farmers, fishers, etc." means farmers defined in subparagraph 2 of Article 3 of the Framework Act on Agriculture, Rural Community and Food Industry and rural community residents and fishers defined in subparagraph 3 of Article 3 of the Framework Act on Fisheries and Fishing Villages Development and fishing village residents;

4. The term "agricultural or fishing village school" means a school located in an agricultural or fishing village among the schools defined in subparagraph 2 of Article 2 of the Early Childhood Education Act and Article 2 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act;

5. The term "public services" means housing, transportation, education, health and medical services, welfare, cultural, information and communications services, and other services similar thereto;

6. The term "rural service standards" means the service items prescribed by Presidential Decree among the public services required for farmers, fishers, etc. to lead their daily lives, and the respective targets for such items.

[This Article Wholly Amended on Jul. 23, 2010]

Article 4(Responsibilities of the State and local governments) #

The State and local governments shall establish comprehensive policy measures on the welfare promotion for farmers, fishers, etc., the improvement of educational and cultural conditions in agricultural and fishing villages, and regional development, in order to ensure better life for farmers, fishers, etc. and the balanced development of urban areas and agricultural and fishing villages. <Amended on Jan. 2, 2024>

[This Article Wholly Amended on Jul. 23, 2010]

Article 5(Formulation of master plan for improving quality of life of farmers and fishers and development of agricultural and fishing villages) #

(1) In order to promote the welfare of farmers, fishers, etc., improve educational, cultural and artistic conditions of agricultural and fishing villages, and facilitate regional development, the Government shall formulate a 5-year master plan for improving the quality of life of farmers and fishers and developing agricultural and fishing villages (hereinafter referred to as "master plan"), which includes the following: <Amended on Jun. 12, 2013; Feb. 11, 2020; Jan. 2, 2024>

1. Basic direction-setting for policies designed to promote the welfare of farmers, fishers, etc., improve educational conditions of agricultural and fishing villages and facilitate regional development;

2. Matters regarding promotion of the welfare of farmers, fishers, etc. and expansion of the social safety net;

2-2. Matters regarding income stability and better working environment for elderly farmers and fishers;

3. Matters regarding better educational, cultural and artistic conditions in agricultural and fishing villages;

4. Matters regarding the improvement of basic living conditions in agricultural and fishing villages;

4-2. Matters regarding the improvement of medical service conditions in agricultural and fishing villages;

5. Matters regarding the conservation of natural environment and landscape of agricultural and fishing villages;

6. Matters regarding the fostering of agricultural and fishing industries under Article 31 (1);

7. Matters regarding active exchanges between urban areas and agricultural or fishing villages;

8. Matters regarding the fostering of a regional hub for agricultural and fishing villages;

9. Matters regarding investment planning and procurement of required financial resources;

10. Matters regarding rural service standards;

11. Other matters regarding the improvement of quality of life of farmers, fishers, etc., development of agricultural and fishing villages, etc.

(2) When formulating a master plan, the Government shall have it undergo deliberation by the committee for improvement of quality of life of farmers and fishers and development of agricultural and fishing villages under Article 10 (hereinafter referred to as the "Committee"). The same shall also apply to any modification thereto.

[This Article Wholly Amended on Jul. 23, 2010]

Article 6(Formulation of action plan) #

(1) The head of a relevant central administrative agency shall establish and implement an annual action plan for improving the quality of life of farmers and fishers and developing agricultural and fishing villages (hereinafter referred to as "action plan") in line with the master plan.

(2) The head of a relevant central administrative agency shall submit to the Committee the results of implementation of the action plan for the previous year and the action plan for the pertinent year by March 31 every year.

[This Article Wholly Amended on Jul. 23, 2010]

Article 6-2(Notification of master plan and action plan) #

(1) Where a master plan and an action plan under Article 5 (1) and Article 6 (1) is formulated or a master plan is modified under the latter part of Article 5 (2), the Government shall publicize it as prescribed by Presidential Decree and notify Metropolitan City Mayors, a Special Self-Governing City Mayor, a Do Governor, and a Special Self-Governing Province Governor (hereinafter referred to as "Mayor/Do Governor").

(2) Where necessary for the formulation or modification of a master plan and formulation of an action plan, the Government may request Mayors/Do Governors to submit relevant data. In such cases, Mayors/Do Governors so requested shall comply unless there is a compelling reason not to do so.

[This Article Added on Sep. 18, 2018]

Article 7(Formulation of City/Do plan and Si/Gun/Gu plan) #

(1) A Mayor/Do Governor shall formulate and implement a 5-year plan for improving the quality of life of farmers and fishers and developing agricultural and fishing villages in a Metropolitan City, a Special Self-Governing City, a Do, and a Special Self-Governing Province (hereinafter referred to as the "City/Do plan") in line with the master plan. <Amended on Sep. 18, 2018>

(2) The head of a Si/Gun/ Gu (referring to the head of an autonomous Gu in a Metropolitan City; hereinafter referred to as "head of a Si/Gun/Gu") shall formulate and implement a 5-year plan for improving the quality of life of farmers and fishers and developing agricultural and fishing villages in a Si/Gun/autonomous Gu (hereinafter referred to as "Si/Gun/Gu plan") in line with the City/Do plan.

(3) A Mayor/Do Governor and the head of a Si/Gun/Gu shall hear from the relevant institutions, civilian organizations, residents, etc. in the area under his or her jurisdiction before formulating a City/Do or Si/Gun/Gu plan and shall have it undergo deliberation by the City/Do and Si/Gun/Gu committee for improvement of quality of life of farmers and fishers and development of agricultural and fishing villages under Article 10-2. The same shall also apply to any modification thereto.

[This Article Wholly Amended on Jul. 23, 2010]

Article 8(Fact-finding survey on welfare of farmers, fishers, etc.) #

(1) In order to effectively implement policy measures for improving the welfare of farmers, fishers, etc. and developing agricultural and fishing villages, the Government shall conduct a fact-finding survey including the following matters every 5 years: <Amended on Jun. 12, 2013; Jan. 2, 2024>

1. Welfare status of farmers, fishers, etc.;

2. Progress in the expansion of the social safety net for farmers, fishers, etc.;

3. Status of income and working environment of elderly farmers and fishers;

4. Educational, cultural and artistic conditions in agricultural and fishing villages;

5. Transportation, communications, environment, and basic living conditions in agricultural and fishing villages;

6. Other matters deemed necessary for improving the welfare of farmers, fishers, etc. and developing agricultural and fishing villages.

(2) The Government shall prioritize rural service standards when determining survey items, methods and other details under paragraph (1).

(3) The Government shall report the findings of surveys under paragraph (1) to the Committee.

(4) The Government shall reflect the findings of surveys under paragraph (1) in a master plan and an action plan.

[This Article Wholly Amended on Jul. 23, 2010]

Article 9(Evaluation of master plan) #

(1) Upon the lapse of the duration of a master plan, the Committee shall have a specialized research institute, etc. evaluate the performance in the implementation of such plan.

(2) The Committee shall have a specialized research institute, etc. conduct an inspection and evaluation of the performance in the implementation of an annual action plan for the preceding year submitted by the head of a central administrative agency. <Added on Aug. 27, 2019>

(3) A City/Do or Si/Gun/Gu committee for improvement of quality of life of farmers and fishers and development of agricultural and fishing villages under Article 10-2 shall conduct an evaluation of the performance in the implementation of a City/Do or Si/Gun/Gu plan through specialized research institutes, etc., upon the lapse of the duration of such City/Do or Si/Gun/Gu plan. <Amended on Aug. 27, 2019>

(4) The State and local governments may reflect the results of an evaluation conducted under paragraphs (1) through (3) in the financial support provided under Article 11. <Amended on Aug. 27, 2019>

(5) Once the Committee has notified a central administrative agency of the results of an inspection and evaluation under paragraph (2), the head of the central administrative agency shall take all necessary measures accordingly. <Added on Aug. 27, 2019>

[This Article Wholly Amended on Jul. 23, 2010]

Article 9-2(Submission of execution plan for project subject to prior consultation) #

(1) The Committee may select a project deemed to require prior consultation based on the results of an inspection and evaluation under Article 9 (2) and notify the heads of relevant central administrative agencies thereof.

(2) The heads of relevant central administrative agencies notified of a project subject to prior consultation under paragraph (1) shall submit to the Committee an execution plan that includes system improvements, budget adjustment, etc.

(3) The Committee shall review feasibility, viability, etc. of an execution plan under paragraph (2) and notify the heads of relevant central administrative agencies of the review results.

(4) The heads of relevant central administrative agencies notified under paragraph (3) shall submit to the Committee the results of the measures taken in accordance with the execution plan.

(5) Matters necessary for the notification procedures under paragraphs (1) and (3) and the details and submission procedures of the execution plan under paragraph (2) shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree.

[This Article Added on Nov. 30, 2021]

Article 10(Committee for improvement of quality of life of farmers and fishers and development of agricultural and fishing villages) #

(1) A committee for improvement of quality of life of farmers and fishers and development of agricultural and fishing villages shall be established under the jurisdiction of the Prime Minister to oversee and coordinate policies related to the welfare of farmers and fishers, the improvement of educational conditions in agricultural and fishing villages, and regional development. <Amended on Aug. 27, 2019>

(2) The Committee shall deliberate on the following: <Added on Aug. 27, 2019; Nov. 30, 2021>

1. A master plan;

2. Results of an inspection and evaluation of the performance in the implementation of an action plan for the preceding year;

3. An action plan for the pertinent year;

3-2. Matters regarding an execution plan under Article 9-2 (2);

4. Extent to which rural service standards have been met;

5. Other matters regarding policies for the improvement of the quality of life of farmers and fishers, regional development, etc., submitted by the chairperson for deliberation.

(3) The Committee shall be comprised of not more than 25 members, including one chairperson. <Amended on Aug. 27, 2019>

(4) The Committee shall be chaired by the Prime Minister, and its members shall be the following persons: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Nov. 19, 2014; Jul. 26, 2017; Aug. 27, 2019>

1. The Minister of Economy and Finance, the Minister of Education, the Minister of Science and ICT, the Minister of the Interior and Safety, the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy, the Minister of Health and Welfare, the Minister of Environment, the Minister of Employment and Labor, the Minister of Gender Equality and Family, the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, the Minister of SMEs and Startups, the Minister of the Office for Government Policy Coordination and heads of other central administrative agencies prescribed by Presidential Decree;

2. Persons commissioned by the chairperson from among farmers and fishers, representatives of organizations of farmers and fishers, and those who have extensive knowledge of and experience in such fields as welfare, education and regional development of agricultural and fishing villages.

(5) The term of office of a member under paragraph (4) 2 shall be 2 years. <Amended on Aug. 27, 2019>

(6) The Committee shall have 1 executive secretary, the position of which shall be filled by the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Aug. 27, 2019>

(7) The Committee may, if necessary to perform its functions, request that relevant administrative agencies, institutions and organizations send public officials, executive officers or employees. <Amended on Aug. 27, 2019>

(8) In order to efficiently perform its duties, the Committee shall have a working committee for improvement of quality of life of farmers and fishers and development of agricultural and fishing villages (hereinafter referred to as the "working committee") chaired by the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Aug. 27, 2019>

(9) Matters necessary for the operation of the Committee and composition, functions and operation of the working committee shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended on Aug. 27, 2019>

[This Article Wholly Amended on Jul. 23, 2010]

Article 10-2(City/Do and Si/Gun/Gu committee for improvement of quality of life of farmers and fishers and development of agricultural and fishing villages) #

(1) In order to deliberate on the formulation and modification of City/Do plans and Si/Gun/Gu plans and other important matters regarding the development of agricultural and fishing villages under their jurisdiction and to check and evaluate performance in the implementation thereof, a City/Do committee for improvement of quality of life of farmers and fishers and development of agricultural and fishing villages (hereinafter referred to as “City/Do committee”) and a Si/Gun/Gu committee for improvement of quality of life of farmers and fishers and development of agricultural and fishing villages (hereinafter referred to as “Si/Gun/Gu committee”) shall be established under the jurisdiction of a Mayor/Do Governor or the head of a Si/Gun/Gu, respectively; provided, if it is difficult to establish and operate a City/Do or Si/Gun/Gu committee, the Council for Deliberation on Policies for Agriculture, Rural Communities, and Food Industry under Article 15 of the Framework Act on Agriculture, Rural Community and Food Industry or the fisheries and fishing village policy review committee under Article 8 of the Framework Act on Fisheries and Fishing Villages Development may perform such functions. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Jun. 22, 2015>

(2) Matters necessary for the composition, functions, and operation of City/Do committees and Si/Gun/Gu committees shall be prescribed by ordinance of the relevant local government.

[This Article Added on Jul. 23, 2010]

Article 11(Financial support) #

The State and local governments shall provide financial support, within budgetary limits, to ensure that an action plan, a City/Do plan, and a Si/Gun/Gu plan are effectively implemented.

[This Article Wholly Amended on Jul. 23, 2010]

Article 12(Promotion of welfare for farmers, fishers, etc.) #

The State and local governments shall prepare policy measures that can contribute to the promotion of welfare for farmers, fishers, etc. and effective stabilization of their livelihood.

[This Article Wholly Amended on Jul. 23, 2010]

Article 13(Support for farmers, fishers in national insurance premium payment) #

The Government may subsidize part of the national insurance premiums borne by farmers and fishers as prescribed by relevant statutes to help reduce their medical expenses.

[This Article Wholly Amended on Jul. 23, 2010]

Article 14(Support for farmers and fishers in disease prevention and treatment) #

(1) The State and local governments shall prepare policy measures for the prevention and treatment of diseases primarily affecting farmers and fishers due to farming and fishery operations and compensation therefor. <Amended on Jun. 12, 2013>

(2) The State and local governments shall measure health hazards for farmers and fishers in consideration of their work environment and characteristics and shall provide support necessary for addressing such hazards, in order to protect their health and create better work environment for farmers and fishers. <Added on Jun. 12, 2013>

(3) The State and local governments shall conduct an annual survey on the status of diseases affecting farmers and fishers in order to systematically and efficiently implement the policy measures under paragraph (1). <Added on Jun. 12, 2013>

(4) The State and local governments may subsidize all or part of the expenses associated with medical checkup of farmers and fishers for the prevention and treatment of diseases primarily affecting farmers and fishers. <Added on Jun. 12, 2013>

(5) Matters necessary for survey and support under paragraphs (2) through (4) shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Added on Jun. 12, 2013>

[This Article Wholly Amended on Jul. 23, 2010]

Article 15(Support for fishers and farmers involved in occupational accident) #

(1) The Government shall prepare policy measures necessary to promote the treatment and rehabilitation of farmers and fishers who have suffered injuries, illnesses, physical disabilities, or death due to farming and fishery operations and encourage their return to work, and to support their bereaved families.

(2) The Government may subsidize part of the expenses required for the treatment and rehabilitation of fishers and farmers who have suffered injuries, diseases, physical disabilities, etc. due to farming and fishery operations.

(3) Where a cooperative under the Agricultural Cooperatives Act pays part of the insurance premiums of an insurance policy supported by the Government under paragraph (1) for its members, such payment shall not be deemed to be special benefits related to the conclusion or solicitation of the relevant insurance contract, notwithstanding Article 98 of the Insurance Business Act. <Added on Dec. 18, 2012>

[This Article Wholly Amended on Jul. 23, 2010]

Article 15-2(Support for facilities to prevent diseases affecting farmers and fishers) #

The State and local governments may provide necessary support, including subsidization of operating expenses, to research institutions, universities, or hospitals in their establishment and operation of agricultural and fisheries safety and health centers for the identification of the causes of diseases and occupational accidents affecting farmers and fishers under Articles 14 and 15 and for relevant research, prevention, and treatment.

[This Article Added on Jul. 23, 2010]

Article 16(Support for farmers and fishers in national pension payment) #

The Government may subsidize part of the national pension payments made by farmers and fishers as prescribed by relevant statutes to ensure their stable financial life after retirement.

[This Article Wholly Amended on Jul. 23, 2010]

Article 17(Support for farmers and fishers in childcare expenses) #

The State and local governments may subsidize childcare expenses for farmers and fishers as prescribed by relevant statutes.

[This Article Wholly Amended on Jul. 23, 2010]

Article 17-2(Support for children and youth in agricultural and fishing villages) #

The State and local governments shall prepare policy measures necessary for enhancing the capabilities of children and youth in agricultural and fishing villages and establishing a sound leisure culture. <Amended on Dec. 20, 2024>

[This Article Added on Jun. 12, 2013]

[Title Amended on Dec. 20, 2024]

Article 18(Promotion of welfare for women in agricultural and fishing villages) #

The State and local governments shall actively support women in agricultural and fishing villages in terms of maternity protection, improvement of childcare conditions, and elevation of their social and economic status.

[This Article Wholly Amended on Jul. 23, 2010]

Article 18-2(Support for welfare of multicultural families in agricultural or fishing villages) #

The State and local governments shall promote the welfare of multicultural families residing in agricultural or fishing villages (referring to multicultural families as defined in subparagraph 1 of Article 2 the Multicultural Families Support Act) and actively provide support to enable them to lead a stable family life. <Amended on Jun. 12, 2013>

[This Article Added on Jul. 23, 2010]

Article 19(Support for livelihood of elderly farmers and fishers) #

(1) The State and local governments shall prepare policy measures to ensure that elderly farmers and fishers (including those who have retired after transferring their business) lead a stable life with a stable income, etc. <Amended on Jun. 12, 2013>

(2) The methods and standards for support under paragraph (1) and other necessary matters shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree.

[This Article Wholly Amended on Jul. 23, 2010]

[Title Amended on Jun. 12, 2013]

Article 19-2(Advance payment system for agricultural products) #

Local governments may prescribe, by ordinance, matters necessary for implementing a system in which a farmer who has signed an agreement on the shipment of agricultural products with a local agricultural cooperative under Article 13 of the Agricultural Cooperatives Act may be paid part of the agreed amount by the cooperative before the shipment thereof.

[This Article Added on Dec. 2, 2016]

[Previous Article 19-2 moved to Article 19-3 <Dec. 2, 2016>]

Article 19-3(Improvement of nutrition of farmers and fishers vulnerable to malnutrition such as the elderly) #

(1) The State and local governments shall prepare policy measures to improve nutrition of farmers, fishers, etc. vulnerable to malnutrition such as the elderly. <Amended on Mar. 18, 2014; Oct. 31, 2017>

(2) Local governments may install and operate meal service facilities to improve nutrition of farmers, fishers, etc. vulnerable to malnutrition for individual villages (referring to villages defined in subparagraph 4 of Article 2 of the Promotion of Mutual Exchange between Cities and Agricultural or Fishing Villages Act). <Added on Oct. 31, 2017>

[This Article Added on Jul. 23, 2010]

[Title Amended on Mar. 18, 2014]

[Moved from Article 19-2; Previous Article 19-3 moved to Article 19-4 <Dec. 2, 2016>]

Article 19-4(Support for organizations contributing to job creation for farmers, fishers, etc.) #

(1) The Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs or the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries may provide financial support or other necessary assistance to corporations or cooperatives under the Civil Act, companies under the Commercial Act, agricultural and fisheries corporations as defined in subparagraphs 2 and 5 of Article 2 of the Act on Fostering and Supporting Agricultural and Fisheries Business Entities, and other non-profit organizations under other statutes that contribute to job creation for farmers, fishers, etc. or provide public services to agricultural and fishing villages while promoting projects to revitalize local communities in agricultural and fishing villages. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>

(2) The criteria for community revitalization projects under paragraph (1), methods for support, and other necessary matters shall be prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs or Decree of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>

[This Article Added on Jul. 23, 2010]

[Moved from Article 19-3; Previous Article 19-4 moved to Article 19-5 <Dec. 2, 2016>]

Article 19-5(Guarantee of payments to farmers and fishers in motor vehicle accident compensation) #

(1) The Government shall formulate and implement necessary policy measures, such as setting the employment age limit at 70 or older in the standard terms and conditions for motor vehicle insurance, so that insurance companies, etc. (referring to insurance companies, etc. as defined in subparagraph 7 of Article 2 of the Compulsory Motor Vehicle Liability Security Act) pay insurance money, etc. under Article 10 of that Act to a victim based on his or her actual income if the victim is a farmer as defined in subparagraph 2 of Article 3 of the Framework Act on Agriculture, Rural Community and Food Industry or a fisher as defined in subparagraph 3 of Article 3 of the Framework Act on Fisheries and Fishing Villages Development. <Amended on Jun. 22, 2015; Feb. 11, 2020>

(2) The Government shall report the progress in policy measures taken under paragraph (1) to the National Assembly by June 30 each year.

[This Article Added on Jul. 23, 2010]

[Moved from Article 19-4 <Dec. 2, 2016>]

Article 20(Responsibility to improve educational conditions in agricultural and fishing villages) #

(1) The State and local governments shall prepare policy measures to improve and develop educational conditions in agricultural and fishing villages to ensure that residents therein are guaranteed an opportunity to attain education.

(2) The State and local governments shall respect opinions of residents in agricultural and fishing villages and parents when preparing policy measures for improving and developing educational conditions in such villages under paragraph (1).

[This Article Wholly Amended on Jul. 23, 2010]

Article 21(Guarantee of learning rights for students in agricultural and fishing villages) #

(1) In order to guarantee learning rights of students of schools in agricultural or fishing villages and improve their academic performance, the State and local governments shall prepare policy measures regarding the following: <Amended on Oct. 22, 2012; Jun. 12, 2013>

1. Building proper-sized schools in agricultural and fishing villages to ensure smooth operation of curricula under Article 23 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (hereinafter referred to as "curricula");

2. Developing and disseminating curricula and teaching methods tailored to the characteristics of agricultural and fishing villages;

3. Offering diverse opportunities for education to develop the aptitude of school students in agricultural and fishing villages;

4. Other matters necessary to guarantee learning rights of school students in agricultural and fishing villages and improve their academic performance.

(2) The State and local governments may provide necessary support to schools in agricultural and fishing villages which have shown an exceptional performance in the development and operation of their own curricula reflecting the local characteristics. <Added on Oct. 22, 2012>

(3) The State and local governments shall strive to take budgetary measures necessary to meet the obligations under paragraph (1) and provide support under paragraph (2). <Added on Oct. 31, 2017>

[This Article Wholly Amended on Jul. 23, 2010]

[Title Amended on Oct. 22, 2012]

Article 22(Education and protection of kindergartners in agricultural and fishing villages) #

(1) The State and local governments shall prepare measures necessary for the education and protection of kindergartners in agricultural and fishing villages.

(2) The State and local governments may subsidize expenses necessary for the education and protection of kindergartners in agricultural and fishing villages.

[This Article Wholly Amended on Jul. 23, 2010]

Article 23(Provision of education to students in agricultural and fishing villages) #

(1) The State and local governments may provide support to school students in agricultural and fishing villages, in terms of entrance fees, tuitions, meal expenses, transportation means and expenses required for the operation thereof, to guarantee them an opportunity to attain education. <Amended on Dec. 31, 2018>

(2) The State and local governments may grant a subsidy, within budgetary limits, to farmers and fishers falling short of the income standard prescribed by Presidential Decree to help cover all or part of the expenses referred to in paragraph (1) and incidental expenses, such as field trip costs. <Added on Dec. 31, 2018>

[This Article Wholly Amended on Jul. 23, 2010]

Article 24(Training of basic human resources in agriculture and fisheries) #

(1) The State and local governments shall prepare policy measures necessary for training basic human resources to engage in agriculture and fisheries.

(2) The Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs or the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries may subsidize part of the expenses necessary for the establishment and operation of high schools specializing in agriculture and fisheries, within budgetary limits. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>

[This Article Wholly Amended on Jul. 23, 2010]

Article 25(Securing and assignment of teachers and staff for schools in agricultural and fishing villages) #

A person authorized to assign teachers and staff shall ensure that an appropriate number of teachers and administrative staff members are assigned to schools in agricultural and fishing villages for the smooth operation of their curricula.

[This Article Wholly Amended on Jul. 23, 2010]

Article 26(Preferential treatment of school teachers and staff in agricultural and fishing villages) #

(1) The State and local governments shall prepare measures to improve working conditions of school teachers and staff in agricultural and fishing villages, such as giving preferential treatment in terms of personnel affairs, giving priority in training opportunities, and reducing work burdens, so that they can be dedicated to teaching and supporting students with a strong sense of pride and commitment.

(2) The State and local governments shall prioritize residential convenience of school teachers and staff in agricultural and fishing villages so that they can be dedicated to teaching and guiding students while living in agricultural and fishing villages.

(3) The State and local governments may pay allowances to school teachers and staff in agricultural and fishing villages as prescribed by Presidential Decree.

[This Article Wholly Amended on Jul. 23, 2010]

Article 27(Regional council for educational development in agricultural and fishing villages) #

(1) In order to efficiently implement policy measures regarding the improvement of educational conditions in agricultural and fishing villages and the promotion of lifelong education for residents therein (excluding matters under the jurisdiction of a Mayor/Do Governor), a regional council for educational development in agricultural and fishing villages shall be established under the jurisdiction of the superintendent of education of a Metropolitan City, a Special Self-Governing City, a Do, or a Special Self-Governing Province. <Amended on Sep. 18, 2018>

(2) Matters regarding the composition, functions, and operation of a regional council for educational development in agricultural and fishing villages shall be prescribed by educational rules. <Amended on Sep. 18, 2018>

[This Article Wholly Amended on Jul. 23, 2010]

Article 28(Support for schools in agricultural and fishing villages in facilities and equipment) #

(1) The State and local governments shall prioritize securing and providing facilities, equipment, and teaching aids for schools in agricultural and fishing villages.

(2) The State and local governments shall prioritize securing and providing facilities and equipment necessary for schools in agricultural and fishing villages to offer classes using information and communications media.

[This Article Wholly Amended on Jul. 23, 2010]

Article 28-2(Support for life-long education of farmers, fishers, etc.) #

(1) The State and local governments shall prepare policy measures necessary to provide farmers, fishers, etc. with more opportunities for lifelong education.

(2) The State and local governments may subsidize expenses associated with lifelong education promotion projects (referring to lifelong education promotion projects under Article 16 of the Lifelong Education Act) conducted in agricultural and fishing villages under paragraph (1).

[This Article Added on Jun. 12, 2013]

Article 29(Improvement of basic living conditions in agricultural and fishing villages) #

(1) The State and local governments shall support the following projects to improve the convenience of residents in agricultural and fishing villages and build a foundation for their economic activities: <Amended on Jun. 12, 2013>

1. Supply or renovation of houses in agricultural and fishing villages as defined in subparagraph 11 of Article 2 of the Agricultural and Fishing Villages Improvement Act;

2. Removal of unoccupied houses as defined in subparagraph 12 of Article 2 of the Agricultural and Fishing Villages Improvement Act;

3. Securing of water supply systems, such as village waterworks as defined in subparagraph 9 of Article 3 of the Water Supply and Waterworks Installation Act and small water supply systems as defined in subparagraph 14 of that Article;

4. Improvement of roads in agricultural and fishing villages as defined in subparagraph 1 of Article 2 of the Act on the Maintenance and Improvement of Road Networks in Agricultural and Fishing Villages;

5. Expansion of public transportation systems in agricultural and fishing villages;

6. Improvement and arrangement of sewerage systems as defined in subparagraph 3 of Article 2 of the Sewerage Act and village waterworks as defined in subparagraph 10 (d) of Article 2 of the Agricultural and Fishing Villages Improvement Act and expansion of sewerage treatment facilities;

7. Treatment of household wastes as defined in subparagraph 2 of Article 2 of the Wastes Control Act;

7-2. Dismantling or removal of asbestos under Article 25 (2) of the Asbestos Safety Management Act;

8. Other projects for improving the convenience of residents in agricultural and fishing villages.

(2) The State and local governments shall strive to ensure that gas supply and demand plans under Article 18-2 of the Urban Gas Business Act include urban gas distribution expansion plans for agricultural and fishing villages, in order to facilitate supply of urban gas to agricultural and fishing villages without access thereto. <Added on Dec. 31, 2018>

(3) The State and local governments shall ensure that the projects specified in paragraph (1) are implemented in a manner reflecting the public functions and local characteristics of agricultural and fishing villages. <Amended on Dec. 31, 2018>

[This Article Wholly Amended on Jul. 23, 2010]

Article 30(Conservation of landscapes of agricultural and fishing villages) #

(1) The State and local governments shall prepare policy measures necessary for preserving the natural environment and landscapes of agricultural and fishing villages and strive to systemically improve their landscapes.

(2) A Mayor/Do Governor or the head of a Si/Gun/Gu may conclude a landscape conservation agreement with the residents of each agricultural or fishing village in his or her jurisdiction, in order to promote a landscape conservation project, such as considering neighboring landscapes in the selection of the housing forms, colors, and other details.

(3) Matters regarding purposes of the agreement referred to in paragraph (2), implementation methods and procedures and other matters shall be prescribed by ordinance of the relevant local government.

(4) The State and local governments may provide support necessary for the implementation of the agreement to villages that have concluded an agreement with the relevant local government under paragraph (2).

[This Article Wholly Amended on Jul. 23, 2010]

Article 30-2(Conservation and utilization of nationally important agricultural heritage) #

(1) The Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs may designate agricultural resources that are of conservation value as nationally important agricultural heritage among the tangible and intangible agricultural resources that farmers have formed over the years while adapting to the environment, society, and customs of the relevant region.

(2) A Special Self-Governing City Mayor, a Special Self-Governing Province Governor, or the head of a Si/Gun/autonomous Gu (hereinafter referred to as "head of a Si/Gun") intending to obtain designation of nationally important agricultural heritage shall submit to the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs application documents prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs; provided, he or she shall not submit an application unless 3 years have passed since the designation of nationally important agricultural heritage was revoked.

(3) The Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs may change or revoke the designation of nationally important agricultural heritage which has been designated under paragraph (1) if it falls under any of the following cases:

1. Where it has sustained damage and falls far short of the designation standards;

2. Where the head of a Si/Gun requests changes to the target area, size, etc. of the nationally important agricultural heritage;

3. Where the head of a Si/Gun requests revocation of the designation of the nationally important agricultural heritage;

4. Where the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs deems it necessary to revoke the designation of nationally important agricultural heritage on the grounds of a significant defect in the designation process, such as the use of fraud or other improper means.

(4) The head of a Si/Gun shall formulate and implement plans to conserve and utilize nationally important agricultural heritage, and the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs may provide support necessary for the smooth implementation of such conservation and utilization plans.

(5) Details of the targets, criteria and procedures of the designation of nationally important agricultural heritage and procedures for the change or revocation of such designation shall be prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.

[This Article Added on Feb. 3, 2015]

Article 30-3(Conservation and utilization of nationally important fisheries heritage) #

(1) The Minister of Oceans and Fisheries may designate fisheries resources that are of conservation value as nationally important fisheries heritage among the tangible and intangible fisheries resources that fishers have formed over the years while adapting to the environment, society, and customs of the relevant region.

(2) Article 30-2 (2) through (5) shall apply mutatis mutandis to nationally important fisheries heritage. In such cases, "Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs" shall be construed as "Minister of Oceans and Fisheries", "nationally important agricultural heritage" as "nationally important fisheries heritage", and "Decree of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs" as "Decree of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries".

[This Article Added on Feb. 3, 2015]

Article 31(Fostering of rural industries) #

(1) The State and local governments shall actively foster manufacturing industries including food processing and service industries including cultural tourism, which utilize tangible and intangible resources such as specialty products, traditional culture, and landscapes that are unique or distinctive to agricultural and fishing villages (hereinafter referred to as "specialty products, etc.") as well as relevant industries (hereinafter referred to as "rural industries"), in order to increase the income of the residents of agricultural or fishing villages and revitalize the local economy.

(2) The State and local governments may provide the following support to foster rural industries: <Amended on Jul. 20, 2015>

1. Support for research and discovery of specialty products, etc. and protection of rights thereto;

2. Support for the development of technology for commercialization of specialty products, etc.;

3. Support for the development and promotion of labeling and packaging to facilitate sales of specialty products, etc.;

4. Financial support for producers and sellers of specialty products, etc.;

5. Support for succession of production skills for specialty products, etc. and fostering of relevant human resources;

6. Support for clustering of businesses, such as agricultural and industrial complexes as defined in subparagraph 8 (d) of Article 2 of the Industrial Sites and Development Act, and creation of infrastructure for rural industries;

7. Support for rural industry business start-up and competency building;

8. Other support necessary for fostering rural industries.

[This Article Wholly Amended on Jul. 23, 2010]

Article 32(Facilitation of informatization of agricultural and fishing villages) #

(1) The State and local governments shall endeavor to eliminate the urban-rural information gap so that the residents of agricultural or fishing villages can freely access information and communications services necessary for their daily lives and utilize such information, and shall prepare policy measures necessary therefor.

(2) The State and local governments may support the following projects to facilitate informatization of agricultural and fishing villages:

1. Development of software regarding management of agriculture and fisheries;

2. Installation and operation of information use facilities for residents of agricultural and fishing villages;

3. Fostering, education and training of human resources to facilitate informatization of agricultural and fishing villages;

4. Other matters necessary for facilitating informatization of agricultural and fishing villages.

[This Article Wholly Amended on Jul. 23, 2010]

Article 32-2(Establishment of comprehensive information system for agricultural and rural spatial information) #

(1) The Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs may establish a comprehensive information system that can collect, store, process and analyze agricultural and rural spatial information prescribed by Presidential Decree in order to improve the quality of life of farmers and fishers and ensure a balanced development between regions.

(2) The Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs may request the heads of relevant central administrative agencies, local governments, or public agencies to submit relevant information or data in order to establish a comprehensive agricultural and rural spatial information system. In such cases, the head of the relevant agency so requested shall comply, unless there is a compelling reason not to do so, such as the need to maintain confidentiality for purposes of national defense or national security. <Amended on Feb. 11, 2020>

(3) Where the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs establishes, manages and operates the comprehensive agricultural and rural spatial information system, he or she shall consider its linkage with the existing information systems in operation.

(4) The Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs may entrust an institution prescribed by Presidential Decree with business affairs regarding the establishment, management and operation of the comprehensive agricultural and rural spatial information system.

(5) Matters necessary for the establishment, operation, and management of the comprehensive agricultural and rural spatial information system shall be prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs.

[This Article Added on Dec. 31, 2018]

Article 33(Promotion of culture and arts in agricultural and fishing villages) #

(1) The State and local governments shall revitalize local cultural festivals to inherit and develop the traditional culture of agricultural and fishing villages.

(2) The State and local governments shall prepare policy measures necessary for revitalizing cultural and artistic performances, exhibitions, etc. in agricultural and fishing villages in order to promote cultural and artistic activities of residents therein and enable them to access high-quality cultural experiences.

[This Article Wholly Amended on Jul. 23, 2010]

Article 34(Support for establishment and operation of cultural welfare facilities in agricultural and fishing villages) #

The State and local governments may provide support necessary for the establishment and operation of cultural welfare facilities that can be utilized for various purposes such as child care, senior welfare, cultural and artistic performances, libraries, and community sports in order to promote the convenience of life for residents in agricultural and fishing villages.

[This Article Wholly Amended on Jul. 23, 2010]

Article 35(Expansion of exchanges between cities and agricultural or fishing villages) #

The State and local governments shall actively promote projects to expand exchanges between cities and agricultural and fishing villages in order to enhance the public understanding of agriculture, fisheries, and agricultural and fishing villages and to revitalize the local economy.

[This Article Wholly Amended on Jul. 23, 2010]

Article 35-2(Support for better transportation in agricultural and fishing villages) #

(1) The State and local governments may subsidize all or part of the fares and fees for coastal passenger transportation services referred to in subparagraphs 1 and 2 of Article 3 of the Marine Transportation Act charged to islanders, their vehicles, etc. within budgetary limits, in order to improve transportation convenience in island areas. <Amended on Dec. 18, 2012; Jul. 20, 2015>

(2) The State and local governments may provide transportation services suitable for the relevant region for the transportation convenience of elderly farmers and fishers and other residents in agricultural and fishing villages with no or poor public transportation systems. <Added on Jul. 20, 2015>

[This Article Wholly Amended on Jul. 23, 2010]

[Title Amended on Jul. 20, 2015]

Article 35-3(Support for cargo and fare rates for coastal cargo transportation services) #

The State and local governments may provide financial support to farmers and fishers to help cover cargo and fare rates under subparagraph 1 of Article 23 of the Marine Transportation Act, within budgetary limits, when they ship agricultural products under subparagraph 6 (a) of Article 3 of the Framework Act on Agriculture, Rural Community and Food Industry produced in island areas, products from fisheries under subparagraph 1 (a) of Article 3 of the Framework Act on Fisheries and Fishing Villages Development, and products from aquaculture under item (e) of that subparagraph. <Amended on Jun. 22, 2015; Dec. 8, 2020>

[This Article Wholly Amended on Jul. 23, 2010]

Article 36(Facilitation of investment in agricultural and fishing villages) #

(1) The State and local governments shall relax regulations stipulated in various statutes to the maximum, in order to facilitate investment in agricultural and fishing villages.

(2) The State and local governments may subsidize part of the expenses required for the installation of infrastructure, such as roads, water and sewerage systems, for grouped facilities of at least the size prescribed by Presidential Decree, such as elderly welfare facilities, youth training facilities, educational and training facilities, and forestry leisure and culture facilities.

[This Article Wholly Amended on Jul. 23, 2010]

Article 37(Establishment and operation of urban-rural exchange center) #

The State and local governments may establish urban-rural exchange centers to assist in business affairs necessary for expanding exchanges between cities and agricultural and fishing villages under Articles 35 and 36 and facilitating investment therein and provide necessary support such as subsidization of operating expenses.

[This Article Wholly Amended on Jul. 23, 2010]

Article 38(Formulation and implementation of comprehensive development plan for agricultural and fishing villages) #

(1) The State and local governments may formulate and implement a comprehensive regional development plan to revitalize agricultural and fishing villages, which contain the following, after grouping neighboring villages into a single area:

1. Improving the residential environment;

2. Expanding living infrastructure;

3. Installing information use facilities and cultural welfare facilities;

4. Conserving the landscapes of agricultural and fishing villages;

5. Increasing residents’ income by promoting tourism and fostering rural industries;

8. Other matters regarding improving the convenience of residents in agricultural and fishing villages.

(2) The State and local governments shall maximize the participation of the residents of the relevant region and prioritize their opinions when formulating and implementing a comprehensive regional development plan under paragraph (1).

(3) A comprehensive regional development plan referred to in paragraph (1) shall be formulated in line with the general development plan referred to in Article 4 of the Act on the Assistance to the Development of Small Local Towns.

(4) The State and local governments may entrust specialized institutions, such as the Korea Rural Community Corporation, with all or part of a project according to a comprehensive regional development plan under paragraph (1) for the efficient implementation thereof.

(5) The State and local governments may prioritize projects promoted in accordance with a comprehensive regional development plan under paragraph (1) over other projects, within budgetary limits.

[This Article Wholly Amended on Jul. 23, 2010]

Article 38-2(Composition and operation of agricultural and fishing villages development council) #

(1) A council for development of agricultural and fishing villages (hereinafter referred to as the "Council") may be established under the jurisdiction of a Special Self-Governing Province Governor or the head of a Si/Gun/Gu to provide him or her with advice on the formulation and execution of a comprehensive regional development plan under Article 38.

(2) The Council shall be composed of up to 50 members, including one chairperson and one vice chairperson.

(3) Members of the Council shall be appointed or commissioned by a Special Self-Governing Province Governor or the head of a Si/Gun/Gu from among the following persons:

1. Residents of the relevant area;

2. Relevant public officials;

3. Persons with extensive knowledge of and experience in regional development.

(4) Except as provided in paragraphs (1) through (3), matters regarding the composition, operation, etc. of the Council shall be prescribed by ordinance of a Special Self-Governing Province or a Si/Gun/Gu.

[This Article Added on Jul. 23, 2010]

Article 39(Fostering of agricultural and fishing hubs) #

(1) The State and local governments shall foster agricultural and fishing hubs of an appropriate scale with expanded economic, social, cultural, and welfare functions for the convenience of residents in agricultural and fishing villages and the revitalization of local communities, taking into consideration the following:

1. Appropriate utilization of land and development of major infrastructure;

2. Accommodation of an appropriate population and development of residential facilities;

3. Installation of transportation, industrial, health and medical, educational, and welfare facilities;

4. Environmental conservation and creation;

5. Other matters necessary for developing agricultural and fishing hubs.

(2) The State and local governments may provide necessary support to develop agricultural and fishing hubs under paragraph (1).

[This Article Wholly Amended on Jul. 23, 2010]

Article 40(Special support for disadvantaged areas) #

(1) The State and local governments shall formulate measures necessary for the stabilization of the lives of residents in low-income agricultural and fishing villages faced with unfavorable farming and fishing conditions (hereinafter referred to as "disadvantaged areas"). <Amended on Jul. 20, 2015>

(2) The State and local governments may provide necessary support for projects implemented by residents in disadvantageous areas to revitalize the region, such as projects for landscape conservation, tourism, urban-rural exchanges, etc.

[This Article Wholly Amended on Jul. 23, 2010]

Article 41(Priority provision of financial resources from special rural development tax) #

The Government shall prioritize financial resources from the special rural development tax revenues when subsidizing projects implemented under this Act.

[This Article Wholly Amended on Jul. 23, 2010]

Article 42(Report to the National Assembly on master plan and action plan) #

(1) Upon formulation of a master plan, the Government shall report thereon to the National Assembly by March 31. <Amended on Aug. 27, 2019>

(2) The Government shall report to the National Assembly on the results of inspection and evaluation of the performance in the implementation of the action plan for the previous year, the action plan for the pertinent year, the degree of the fulfillment of rural service standards, etc. by June 30 each year. <Added on Aug. 27, 2019>

(3) The Government shall publish the results of inspection and evaluation of the performance in the implementation of the action plan and the degree of the fulfillment of rural service standards for the previous year on the website of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs within one month from the date of reporting to the National Assembly under paragraph (2). <Added on Jan. 2, 2024>

(4) The Government shall respect the opinions of the National Assembly to the greatest extent possible when formulating a master plan or an action plan. <Amended on Aug. 27, 2019; Jan. 2, 2024>

[This Article Wholly Amended on Jul. 23, 2010]

Article 43(Assistance for quasi-agricultural and fishing villages) #

With respect to agricultural promotion areas designated under Article 28 of the Farmland Act and development restriction zones designated under Article 3 of the Act on Special Measures for Designation and Management of Development Restriction Zones, which are not agricultural or fishing villages, they may be deemed to be agricultural and fishing villages and thus provided with necessary assistance as prescribed by Presidential Decree.

[This Article Wholly Amended on Jul. 23, 2010]

Article 44(Establishment and operation of rural service standards) #

(1) The Government may establish and operate rural service standards in order to maintain or improve the quality of life of farmers, fishers, etc. to a certain level.

(2) The Government shall undergo deliberation by the Committee when formulating or modifying the rural service standards under paragraph (1).

(3) The Committee shall evaluate the degree of achievement of rural service standards when evaluating the performance in the implementation of a master plan under Article 9.

(4) The Committee shall notify the head of a relevant central administrative agency, a Mayor/Do Governor, and the head of a Si/Gun/Gu of the evaluation results under paragraph (3) and the deliberation results under Article 10 (2) 4. <Added on Jan. 2, 2024>

(5) The head of a relevant central administrative agency, a Mayor/Do Governor, and the head of a Si/Gun/Gu shall endeavor to meet the rural service standards, by reflecting the results notified under paragraph (4) in improvement measures when formulating and implementing City/Do plans or Si/Gun/Gu plans. <Amended on Jan. 2, 2024>

(6) The Government may entrust specialized research institutes with fact-finding surveys, etc. to inspect the degree of the fulfillment of the rural service standards. <Amended on Jan. 2, 2024>

(7) Methods for setting and operating the rural service standards under paragraph (1) and other necessary matters shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree. <Amended on Jan. 2, 2024>

[This Article Added on Jul. 23, 2010]

Article 45(Impact assessment on agricultural and fishing villages) #

(1) The State and local governments shall analyze and assess the impact of mid-to long-term plans at the national level and relevant major policies on agricultural and fishing villages in terms of economy, community, culture, environment, etc. and shall endeavor to reflect the results thereof in the formulation and implementation of relevant policies.

(2) The Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs may formulate and implement guidelines necessary for policy analysis and evaluation under paragraph (1) for State agencies and local governments, upon consultation with the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries. <Amended on Mar. 24, 2013>

(3) The Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs shall undergo deliberation by the Committee when formulating or modifying the guidelines under paragraph (2). <Amended on Mar. 24, 2013>

(4) The Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs may provide necessary support to State agencies and local governments for the analysis and evaluation of policies under paragraph (1). <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>

(5) The methods and procedures for policy analysis and evaluation under paragraph (1), the operation methods of guidelines under paragraph (2), and other necessary matters shall be prescribed by Presidential Decree.

[This Article Added on Jul. 25, 2011]

Article 46(Designation of specialized support agency and support) #

(1) In order to support the Committee in its activities, the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs may, upon consultation with the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, designate a national or public research institute, research institute funded or subsidized by the State or local governments, or private research institute as a specialized support agency to perform the following duties: <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Oct. 31, 2017; Jan. 2, 2024>

1. Inspection and evaluation of an action plan;

2. Inspection and analysis of the degree of the fulfillment of rural service standards under Article 44 (6);

3. Review of policy analysis and evaluation guidelines under Article 45 (2) and support necessary for policy analysis and evaluation under paragraph (4) of that Article;

4. Other matters determined by the Committee to be performed by a specialized support agency.

(2) The Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs or the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries may provide a specialized support agency designated under paragraph (1) (hereinafter referred to as "specialized support agency") with financial support in the form of a contribution or subsidy, within budgetary limits. <Added on Mar. 23, 2013; Oct. 31, 2017>

(3) The Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs may, upon consultation with the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, order a specialized support agency to take corrective measures or may revoke the designation if it violates the designation standards. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013, Oct. 31, 2017>

(4) The Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs shall hold a hearing if intending to revoke the designation of a specialized support agency under paragraph (3). <Added on Oct. 15, 2014>

(5) Matters necessary for the methods, procedures, etc. for designating a specialized support agency under paragraphs (1) and (2) shall be prescribed by Decree of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Oct. 15, 2014>

[This Article Added on Jul. 25, 2011]

Article 47(Request for data and use of computer networks) #

(1) The Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, and the heads of local governments may request the heads of relevant agencies to provide data prescribed by Presidential Decree, such as information on family relations, national tax, local tax, land, buildings, health insurance, and national pensions, necessary to verify the eligibility, and maintenance of eligibility, for support under projects prescribed by Presidential Decree, including subsidization of childcare expenses for farmers and fishers under Article 17, and the heads of the relevant agencies shall comply unless there is a compelling reason not to do so; provided, matters that can be verified through administrative data matching under Article 36 (1) of the Electronic Government Act shall be excluded. <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>

(2) The Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries, and the heads of local governments may use the information system under Article 6-2 (2) of the Social Welfare Services Act to verify data under paragraph (1). <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013>

(3) The Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs or the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries may entrust the Minister of Education or the Minister of Health and Welfare with the administrative affairs regarding requesting data from the heads of relevant agencies under paragraph (1). <Amended on Mar. 23, 2013; Dec. 26, 2023>

[This Article Added on Jul. 25, 2011]