In a striking intervention, SK Group’s chairman has called for creating international megacities and forging closer economic ties with Japan. These proposals represent some of the most ambitious thinking yet from Korea’s corporate leadership to address the nation’s demographic time bomb and economic
Ireland is preparing to transition its basic income program for artists from pilot to permanent status following positive outcomes. Government officials report the €325 weekly payments have reduced financial stress and boosted mental health among recipients in the creative sector.
Ireland is moving to establish a permanent basic income program for artists after a successful pilot initiative demonstrated significant benefits for creative professionals, according to government reports. The program, which provides approximately $1,500 monthly to qualifying artists, has reportedly improved recipients’ daily lives and professional prospects.
