Yeoncheon County Holds Meeting with Small Business Owners Ahead of Rural Basic Income Pilot Project

On December 9, Yeoncheon County held a meeting with small business owners at the Jeongok Commercial District Community Center to share the purpose of the rural basic income pilot project and to gather opinions from small business owners ahead of its implementation.

Yeoncheon County held a meeting with small business owners on the 9th at Jeongok Commercial District Community Center to share the purpose of the rural basic income pilot project and gather opinions from small business owners. Provided by Yeoncheon County

More than 30 people attended the meeting, including the head of Yeoncheon County, the Yeoncheon County Small Business Association, representatives from traditional markets and alleyway business associations, as well as members of various small business-related organizations.

Yeoncheon County explained the plan for the rural basic income pilot project and the places where the basic income can be used, and took time to listen to a variety of opinions on ways to achieve mutual growth with the local business community.

An official from Yeoncheon County stated, "Cooperation from the local business community is essential for the successful establishment of the rural basic income policy," adding, "We ask for careful price management and active cooperation to prevent temporary price surges or unnecessary price fluctuations."

Kim Gwangjin, president of the Jeon-gok-eup Cheotmeorigori Alleyway Business Association, said, "We expect the basic income to have a positive impact on the local economy," and added, "Merchants will actively participate in stabilizing prices and work to strengthen cooperation among business owners."