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COVID‐19 and support for basic income in Korea

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The research questions addressed in this study are: “Who supports basic income (BI) in Korea?” and “What type of BI do supporters endorse?” To understand the support for BI in detail two key factors were considered: job insecurity and the receipt of no‐strings cash benefits during the COVID‐19 pandemic. The types of BI were categorized based on regularity, individuality, and adequacy. A series of logistic regression analyses was conducted using nationally representative survey data from 2020. The results revealed that job insecurity and the receipt of no‐strings cash benefits during the pandemic were significantly associated with the support for BI. Additionally, the study explored significant correlates of the support for each feature of BI. Job insecurity and the receipt of no‐strings cash benefits were significantly associated with the regularity of BI but not with its individuality and adequacy. Interestingly, among the participants who supported universal BI, only 9% believed that BI should be regular, individual, and sufficient to cover the minimum cost of living.

Source: International Journal of Social Welfare

DOI: 10.1111/ijsw.12693

Authors: Hansung Kim, Soo Yeon Huh, Sun Young Lee

Institutions: Hanyang University, Kyung Hee University

Language: English

Topic: Social Policy and Reform Studies

Subfield: Political Science and International Relations

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, No poverty, Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,350