South Korea: Soaring prices cause concern

Published 2021년 11월 18일

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The article highlights the significant rise in prices of various commodities and meals in Daejeon, South Korea, due to global factors and increased demand. The cost of cabbage, peeled garlic, red pepper powder, shrimp, and pork samgyeopsal has seen substantial increases, while radish prices have decreased due to increased cultivation. The average cost of kimchi for a family of four has risen by 67,459 won from the previous year. Fuel prices have also increased but have since decreased temporarily. The rising costs are causing concern for citizens, with some humors darkly noting an increase in solitary dining. The article also touches on a proposed increase in taxi fares and criticisms of Oh Se-hoon.

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With Corona started, the faces of Daejeon citizens are full of worries. This is because prices have already risen significantly and are rising. emergency has been set in Even though the cost of oil and eating out went up, the ‘with corona’ (step-by-step recovery of daily life) started, but the faces of ordinary people are full of worries. Moreover, since such high prices are a global phenomenon, recovery is expected to take a considerable amount of time, and the suffering of ordinary people is deepening. According to the Agricultural Products Distribution Information (KAMIS) of the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation on the 17th and Daejeon City, the price of Chinese cabbage (commodity, 1 package) was 4,750 won, up 1363 won (40.24%) from the same period last year (3387 won). As the government plans to supply an additional 5,200 tons in the future, the price of cabbage is expected to stabilize from next week, but the price is expected to fluctuate ...

Source: Donga