Rural basic income drew just 3.4% of new residents to pilot areas
AI Summary- Lee Jae Myung’s government surveyed population inflows linked to its rural basic income project.
- Only 3.4% of 1,005 new residents named the basic income their primary relocation reason.
- The Korea Rural Economic Institute surveyed 1,050 residents across 10 pilot areas from April 3 to April 17, 2026.