Can monthly vouchers revive South Korea’s shrinking rural communities?

South Korea is testing a scheme offering monthly vouchers in a bid to reverse decades of population decline. In Yeoncheon County, near the North Korean border, the initiative has boosted local spending and encouraged some residents to return. In the second of a two-part series, CNA's Senior Correspondent Lim Yun Suk explores whether it can do more than breathe new life into local businesses. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Visit our website: https://cna.asia Download our app: https://cna.asia/app Get our editors' picks of stories via chat apps: Telegram: https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp: https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us on these platforms: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia