Korea's 'Rural Basic Income' Pilot Drives Population Inflow
Seoul Economic Daily
Korea's rural basic income pilot program has successfully reversed population decline in targeted areas by driving significant residential inflow and increasing local transactions. This policy contributed to a nationwide rise in domestic migration to 481,000 last month, the highest level in five years. Specific counties implementing the monthly payments reported noticeable population growth compared to pre-program levels.
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