South Korea: Refills of vegetables can be seen, price of pickles is skyrocketing due to the poor harvest caused by cold waves and heavy snow

Published 2023년 1월 4일

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Cold waves and heavy snow have led to a poor harvest, causing the price of pickles to soar by 221.98%. The cost of energy for heating has also increased, resulting in a rise in the price of vegetables and processed foods. This has led to a burden on consumers and the self-employed who run restaurants. The situation is expected to continue as winter instability is expected to persist. Consumers are now looking for cheaper products, leading to a change in purchasing patterns towards large discount stores.

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Citizens look at agricultural products such as vegetables and vegetables at a large supermarket in Seoul. 2022.12.22 News 1 The price of pickles is skyrocketing due to the poor harvest caused by cold waves and heavy snow in high prices. In addition, the price of energy used for heating to prevent cold damage in winter has also risen, encouraging the rise in the price of the house. For the time being, there is no warning of heavy rain or heavy snowfall, but instability in the winter season is expected to continue for a while. The high price of greens is likely to lead to sluggish overall consumption, which is expected to increase the burden on consumers who shop as well as the self-employed who run restaurants. Box) The average price was KRW 46,720, up 221.98% (KRW 32,210) from KRW 14,510 a month ago. Compared to 24,440 won a year ago, which was the normal level (24,347 won), it rose 91.16% (22,280 won) and 20.1% (7820 won) from a week ago (38,900 won). Perilla leaves (product, ...

Source: Donga