Welfare Vice Minister Hyun Suyeop: "Researching Youth Basic Income... Seeking Fundamental Solutions to AI-Driven Job Loss" - 아시아경제

South Korea's Welfare Vice Minister Hyun Suyeop announced the government is researching a "youth basic income" to address income gaps and social isolation caused by AI-driven job losses among young people. He highlighted a significant increase in socially isolated youth, from 2.4% in 2022 to 5.2% in 2024, emphasizing the need for structural solutions. The government also plans to expand pension support and reform self-reliance programs to better assist vulnerable youth.

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