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South Korea's rural voucher scheme boosts local economies
Published Friday, July 31, 2026 · Updated August 1
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Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- Under a two-year government-backed "rural basic income" pilot programme launched in December, every eligible resident receives vouchers worth 150,000 won (US$103) each month.
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- Channel News Asia
The article examines the effectiveness of South Korea's rural basic income pilot program in revitalizing shrinking communities, highlighting both its successes in boosting local economies and the challenges that remain.
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