Production decreases due to late summer heat: Winter cabbage and radish prices in South Korea have increased by up to twice compared to last year

Late summer heat reduces production… Winter cabbage and radish prices double last year’s As the winter cabbage and radish cultivation area decreased compared to last year and the late summer heat added to it, the prices of cabbage and radish have increased by up to twice compared to last year. According to the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Corporation, as of the 23rd, the average retail price of cabbage was 4,639 won per head, 65% more expensive than a year ago. The average retail price of radish during the same period was 3,373 won, 91% more expensive than last year and 68% more expensive than the average year. As the retail prices of cabbage and radish showed a downward trend until the end of last month but turned upward this month, the government announced ...