Rural basic income pilot program implemented in 10 counties... 3 additional counties (comprehensive)

(Seoul=Yonhap News) Reporter Kim Yoon-gu = The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs announced on the 3rd that next year's budget has been finalized at 20 trillion 136.2 billion won, an increase of 112.1 billion won compared to the government's proposal (20 trillion 350 billion won) after parliamentary review. This marks the first time the budget has surpassed 20 trillion won, a 7.4% (1 trillion 394.6 billion won) increase from this year. The budget includes additional funds for key projects such as the rural basic income pilot program, support for pregnant women to purchase eco-friendly agricultural products, and public seasonal employment. The rural basic income pilot program will receive an additional 63.7 billion won, enabling support for 3 additional counties beyond the 7 previously selected. The new target areas include Chungbuk Okcheon, Jeonbuk Jangsu, and Jeonnam Gokseong. The pilot program, which provides residents in these areas with 150,000 won worth of ...