[2027 Budget Plan] Basic Income for Rural Areas Expanded from 17 to 35 Counties... National Funding Increased from 40% to 50% to Ease Local Government Burden

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The 2027 budget plan expands the Rural Basic Income Pilot Project from 17 to 35 counties, increasing the national subsidy from 40% to 50% to reduce local government financial burdens. The budget for the program is set to rise to 1.1658 trillion won, reflecting a 282.6% increase compared to this year. Additionally, the government will directly fund 200 billion won into the rural win-win cooperation fund to address a significant shortfall in its current voluntary corporate contributions.

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