Only 7 pieces of lettuce and perilla leaves for 2 servings in South Korea

Published 2022년 7월 7일

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A recent article highlights the significant increase in vegetable prices in South Korea, particularly red and green lettuce and perilla leaves, due to adverse weather conditions such as heatwaves and rainy seasons. The price of red lettuce has surged up to 2.3 times the average, reaching 1945 won per 100g, and green lettuce and perilla leaves have also seen similar price hikes. This situation has affected self-employed individuals, especially those in the sandwich and salad industry, as they struggle to maintain profits with the rising costs. Some have been forced to pass the additional expenses onto consumers by increasing menu prices or reducing the quantity of vegetables used. The situation underscores the challenges faced by small businesses in Korea, seeking to balance their costs with consumer demand and expectations.

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Getty Images Bank Amugae Choi (52), who runs a meat restaurant in Gwanak-gu, Seoul, said it has become too difficult to balance the balance as the price of pork has skyrocketed recently. Choi said, "I went to the grocery store on the 6th and was stunned when I saw that 4 kg of red lettuce was stamped with KRW 108,000 and 1 kg of sesame leaves 34,800 won. It’s almost heartbreaking,” he complained. Mr. Yoon (43), who ordered charcoal-grilled pork belly a few days ago through a delivery app, said he laughed at the vegetables delivered with it. “I ordered two servings, and there were about 3 lettuce and 4 perilla leaves,” said Yoon. Due to the heat wave and rainy season, crops deteriorated and vegetable prices rose significantly. The photo shows the vegetable section of a large supermarket in Seoul on the 4th. yunhap news The self-employed are groaning at the soaring house prices as the heatwave and rainy season continue every day. Flour, cooking oil, and pork ...

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