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Lee Jae-gak, Jindo County Governor
Proposes basic income pilot program
In short
The governor of Jindo County, South Jeolla Province, requested the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs to select the county for a basic income pilot program.
Jindo County explained that the regional economy is struggling due to population decline and aging.
Rice purchase volume this year decreased by 21% compared to last year, increasing the burden on farming households.
Key facts
| When | October 15, 2026 at the general meeting of the National Association of County Mayors in Agricultural and Fishing Areas |
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| Who | Lee Jae-gak, Jindo County Governor, and Song Mi-ryung, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs |
| What | Proposed selecting Jindo County as a target area for the rural basic income pilot program |
| How | Conveyed the reality including 21% decrease in rice purchases and also requested measures to stabilize rice prices |
What it means for me
Rural residents' sense of income stability varies depending on whether basic income is implemented.
Farmers may face increased management burden due to falling rice prices and decreased purchase volume.
