200,000 Won a Month Transforming the Rural Economy... Cheongsong's Basic Income Experiment in Full Swing
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Cheongsong County has launched a rural basic income experiment providing 200,000 won monthly via a restricted local currency card to combat population decline and revitalize the local economy. By mandating that funds be spent within the region, the initiative aims to create a virtuous cycle of consumption that supports small businesses and reduces financial outflow to metropolitan areas. This strategy seeks to address structural rural crises by linking income support with housing and infrastructure improvements to encourage residents to settle in the area.
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