[Rural 2030, How They Live] More Important Than Salt

Published 2025년 11월 25일

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[Korean Farmers and Fishermen Newspaper] Sunchang, where I live, has been selected as a target for the pilot project of the basic income for farmers and fishermen. Only seven out of 69 regions experiencing population decline were selected, and Sunchang is among them. The region has been in a festive mood for a while. The population, which had been endlessly decreasing despite numerous population policies, suddenly increased by hundreds of people. Everyone was thrilled by the fact that anyone who is a local resident can receive it without any conditions. The joyful atmosphere began to fade, and realistic problems started to emerge. Questions arose about where the funds would be sourced from. Anxiety grew as news of lower-than-expected national and provincial financial support came in.

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I hope you can savor the process of the conflict occurring in the region together. I wish there could be a space for dialogue where each party can speak and listen in their own language. If we remain stuck in a situation where "just being selected is enough to feel complacent," aside from receiving 150,000 won in public funds over two years, we will have nothing left. | Kim Hyun-hee, young farmer, Sunchang, Jeonbuk Sunchang, where I live, was selected as a target for the Rural Basic Income Pilot Project. Among 69 regions with declining populations, only 7 were selected, and Sunchang was included in that group. The region had a festive atmosphere for a while. The population, which had been endlessly decreasing despite numerous population policy projects, suddenly increased by hundreds of people. Everyone was excited by the fact that anyone who is a local resident can receive it without any conditions. The joyful atmosphere faded, and realistic problems began to emerge. Questions ...

Source: Agrinet