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Lee Jae-gak, Jindo County Mayor
Requests Basic Income Pilot Selection

Nói ngắn gọn
Jindo County Mayor in South Jeolla Province requested the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs to select the county for a basic income pilot project.
Jindo County explained that the local economy is struggling due to population decline and aging.
Rice purchase volume this year decreased 21% compared to last year, increasing the burden on farming households.
Ý chính
| When | October 15, 2026, at the general assembly of the National Council of County Mayors in Agricultural and Fishing Areas |
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| Who | Lee Jae-gak, Jindo County Mayor, and Song Mi-ryung, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs |
| What | Requested that Jindo County be selected as a target region for the Rural Basic Income Pilot Project |
| How | Conveyed the current situation including 21% decrease in rice purchases and also requested measures to stabilize rice prices |
Với tôi thì sao?
Rural residents' perceived income stability will vary depending on whether basic income is implemented.
Farmers may face increased operational burden due to falling rice prices and reduced purchase volume.