‘Leaderless basic income’ initiative... creates a universal welfare model for rural areas

Published Dec 9, 2025

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[Korean Farmers' Newspaper, Reporter Gu Jeong-min] Jeonbuk Muju County, excluded from the government's 'Rural Basic Income Pilot Project', is independently embarking on establishing its own 'Muju-type Basic Income' system, separately from the central government, thereby presenting a new direction for rural welfare policies. This is noteworthy as it signifies that rural areas facing the risk of local extinction and aging are choosing their own future strategies. Muju County has recently formed a dedicated organization and initiated procedures such as drafting a basic plan, revising ordinances, and consulting with central ministries. The goal is not a simple subsidy policy but a 'Muju-type Basic Social' model linked with basic services such as care, education, housing, medical care, and energy.

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County Mayor Hwang In-hong: "Strategy for the Future" Establishment of the Muju-type Basic Society Promotion Team Legislation improvement and cooperation with the Ministry of Welfare Ensuring sustainability Muju County in North Jeolla Province, excluded from the government's 'Rural Basic Income Pilot Project', is independently establishing its own 'Muju-type Basic Income' system, presenting a new direction for rural welfare policies. It is noteworthy that rural areas facing the risk of local extinction and aging have chosen their own future strategy. Muju County has recently formed a dedicated organization and initiated procedures such as establishing a basic plan, revising ordinances, and coordinating with central government agencies. The goal is to create a 'Muju-type Basic Society' model linked to basic services such as care, education, housing, medical care, and energy, rather than a simple subsidy policy. Last month, on the 25th, we met with County Mayor Hwang In-hong to hear ...
Source: Agrinet

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