Buan County

Expansion and competition for rural basic income pilots

8 clusters · 19 sources · last updated about 12 hours ago

Latest: South Korean counties pursue rural basic income pilot programs

South Korea is expanding local and provincial basic income pilot programs to stabilize resident income and combat regional population decline. While initial pilots in areas like Gurye and Boseong provide 150,000 to 200,0

South Korea addresses super-aged society challenges

8 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: South Korea faces rapid population aging and structural shifts

South Korea is addressing the challenges of its super-aged society through policy proposals aimed at strengthening the social safety net. At the 30th Senior Citizens Day ceremony, President Lee Jae-myung announced plans

Investigation of Buan Governor Kwon Ik-hyun

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Buan County Governor Kwon Ik-hyun faces criticism over police decision

Buan County Governor Kwon Ik-hyun has faced multiple police investigations regarding alleged violations of the Public Official Election Act. In September, police declined to transfer charges against Kwon concerning remar

South Korean social welfare and maternal health commemoratve

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: South Korean cities host events for Pregnant Women's Day

Local governments across South Korea have held various regional events to commemorate specific social welfare milestones. In September, regions such as Buan County and Gangwon State hosted events for Social Welfare Day

South Korean Chuseok economic, safety, and political shifts

23 clusters · 43 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: South Korean retailers see 20% sales boost during Chuseok holiday

The South Korean government and local authorities implemented economic and safety measures to stabilize prices during the Chuseok holiday. While increased supply lowered prices for seasonal goods, livestock costs rose du