South Korea: Following cabbage, lettuce, and cucumber are also pricy

100 won per sesame leaf… Following cabbage, lettuce and cucumber are also ‘gold price’ Following the so-called ‘gold cabbage’, the prices of vegetables such as sesame leaves, lettuce, and cucumbers have also skyrocketed. According to the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation, the average retail price of a head of cabbage as of the end of last month was 9,581 won, up 55% from the same period last year. The price of cabbage per head also rose 31% to 5,943 won. Green lettuce rose 46% from a year ago to 2,526 won per 100g. In addition, sesame leaves rose 13% from last year to 3,514 won per 100g, selling for around 100 won per leaf at large marts. The average ...