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[2027 Budget] Government to Write Off 700 Billion Won in Small-Business Debt and Expand Rural Basic Income Areas Image: ์—ฐํ•ฉ๋‰ด์Šค
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[2027 Budget] Government to Write Off 700 Billion Won in Small-Business Debt and Expand Rural Basic Income Areas

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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News Official statement Approved/passed
  • The government said it will write off 700 billion won in debt held by small-business owners with long-term loan delinquencies.
  • It will expand the areas where residents of depopulating regions qualify for a monthly rural basic income of 150,000 won.
  • The Cabinet approved the 2027 budget plan on the first, with support for regional and vulnerable groups presented as a way to address K-shaped polarization.

The government plans to write off 700 billion won in debt owed by small-business owners who have fallen behind on loan payments for an extended period.

It also plans to expand the eligible areas for a rural basic income of 150,000 won per month for residents of depopulating regions.

The Cabinet approved the 2027 budget plan at a meeting on the first. The planโ€™s central focus is support for local areas and vulnerable groups as the government seeks to address K-shaped polarization. The description ends by referring to banks and policy measures during the coronavirus period.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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