In July, the fate of next year is decided. This is the story of basic livelihood recipients. Every July, the Central Living Security Committee hosted by the Ministry of Health and Welfare announces the standard median income, which determines the next year's benefit and demand expenses. The standard median income is a number that serves as a standard for determining livelihood and medical benefits, and further serves as the basis for various welfare systems. How is this number determined? Unfortunately, there is no way to know on what basis the standard median income is determined...