한국경제의 발전과정을 통해 본 한국농업의 변천과 역할

Abstract

This study is about the review of the role of Korea agriculture in Korea economic development by the study of the Korea’s economy and agriculture. Korea has walked on the path of modernization and industrialization in the past 60 years, and it has grown to become an economic power that ranks around 10th in the world. The reduction in he relative weight of agriculture resulting from economic advancement is a common experience among the advance countries. Korea had experienced changes in its industrial structure at a speed that had been two to five times quicker than those of the advanced countries. The Korea economy is often said to be on the level of advanced countries, but the agriculture is said to be on the level of developing countries. The roles of agriculture in the Korean economy can be summarized and outlined as follows: First, agriculture plays the role of producing and supplying food. Second, agriculture contributes to the development of other industries. Third, agriculture plays the role of preserving the natural environment and the national territory. Agriculture is basically an environment-friendly industry. Fourth, agriculture promotes the preservation of genetic resources. Fifth, agriculture promotes the stability of the society and he economy. Food is an indispensable element for humans to live. Therefore the decline of agriculture soon brings about the decline of related industries and thus makes the nation’s economic and social life unstable. The natural scenery, which provides rest to citizens, can only be maintained through the continued existence of agriculture.