{
  "id": 17383775,
  "title": "(LEAD) Lee visits southeastern province to inspect pilot basic income scheme",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/lead-lee-visits-southeastern-province-to-inspect-pilot-basic-income",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T10:30:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yonhap News",
    "slug": "yonhap-news",
    "url": "https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20261031002551315"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Lee Jae Myung journeyed to North Gyeongsang Province on Saturday to inspect a government pilot program aimed at providing a monthly basic income to residents of rural towns facing population decline. In a subsequent social media update, Lee shared details of his unannounced visit, extending greetings to residents of Yeongyang and Cheongsong counties.\n\nThe Lee administration has implemented the basic income scheme, which offers 150,000 won (approximately US$112) per month in gift vouchers to eligible residents. Currently, 69 counties nationwide have been identified as population-declining regions, with 17 of them participating in the pilot program.\n\nDuring his visit, Lee met with local residents and small business owners, expressing confidence in the basic income program's positive impact on livelihoods and the revitalization of local commercial districts. The president emphasized the importance of fostering farming and fishing communities where current residents can remain and new residents can settle.\n\nLee affirmed the government's commitment to expanding the basic income program to additional rural and fishing communities, with the goal of creating more thriving and sustainable local economies.",
  "summary": "SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung visited a southeastern provin...",
  "key_points": [
    "President Lee Jae Myung visited North Gyeongsang Province to inspect a basic income pilot program.",
    "The program provides 150,000 won monthly gift vouchers to 17 population-declining counties.",
    "Lee expressed confidence in the program's impact on livelihoods and local economies."
  ],
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}