(LEAD) Lee visits southeastern province to inspect pilot basic income scheme - Yonhap News Agency

President Lee Jae Myung visited a southeastern province to inspect a pilot basic income scheme providing 150,000 won monthly in gift vouchers to residents of depopulated rural areas. The program aims to support livelihoods and revitalize local economies, with plans to expand it to more regions. Lee emphasized the importance of creating sustainable farming and fishing communities.

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