Yeonggwang County Governor Jang Seil: "Local Governments That Grow Their Populations Should Get Preferential Treatment in the Rural Basic Income Program"
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Yeonggwang County Governor Jang Seil has urged the government to prioritize local governments that have successfully increased their populations in the rural basic income program, arguing that such areas should receive preferential treatment alongside those facing population decline. The proposal aims to recognize and incentivize population recovery efforts through policy support, with Yeonggwang County highlighting its achievements in boosting population and fertility rates. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs has agreed to consider the proposal during the selection process for the 2027 pilot program.
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