Haenam-gun, Haenam-style Disaster Basic Income 'Helps Economic Revitalization'

Survey: Over Half of Respondents Report Increased Sales and Expenses

Disaster basic income is being distributed at Haenam-eup Office on the 7th of last month. (Photo by Haenam-gun)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Hyun] Haenam County's Haenam-type disaster basic income, provided to all residents, has been found to help revitalize the local economy.

According to Haenam County on the 16th, from the 26th of last month to the 1st of this month, a survey was conducted via phone or face-to-face with 2,016 residents to analyze the effects of the Haenam-type disaster basic income payment.

The survey results showed that 83% were aware of the Haenam-type disaster basic income, while 17% were not aware.

In particular, 84% of respondents answered that the payment of the Haenam-type disaster basic income helped revitalize the local economy and improve residents' lives, and 51% said their sales or expenditures increased after receiving the Haenam-type disaster basic income.

Among respondents, 87% felt that their sales or household income decreased due to COVID-19, and 34% of them felt a decrease of more than 30%.

Haenam County provided disaster basic income of 100,000 won per person to a total of 35,241 households and 66,669 people last month to overcome COVID-19 and revitalize the local economy.

Additionally, for 3,284 people who have not yet received the payment, a second application period is being held from the 8th to the 19th to ensure that as many residents as possible can benefit.

County Governor Myeong Hyun-gwan emphasized, “I hope the Haenam-type disaster basic income payment will support the livelihoods of ordinary people in overcoming COVID-19,” and added, “We will focus on economic recovery by not only responding to COVID-19 quarantine measures but also promptly promoting key projects in each department.”

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