South Korea: Golden cabbage is still in season ahead of kimchi season, seasonal mackerel is also precious

Kimchi season is approaching, but cabbage and radish prices are still high. Due to the long heat wave last summer, not only agricultural products but also seasonal seafood production has plummeted. This is reporter Oh Ju-hyeon. [Reporter] The heat wave continued until last month, and the prices of major kimchi vegetables have remained high due to the poor growth of agricultural products. As of the 18th, the retail price of one head of cabbage was 9,123 won, about 40% more expensive than last year. Another kimchi vegetable, radish, is 3,561 won per head, up 47% from a year ago. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs recently forecasted that prices will fall soon as cabbage and radish shipments have increased, but it is still difficult for consumers to feel the effects. "We expect supply conditions to improve and prices to stabilize starting in late October. We hope you will trust the ...