Korean beef prices have recently rebounded due to discount sales by retailers and increased demand for year-end parties. Despite an anticipated prolonged downward trend, no significant drop is expected for the time being. 9,179 Korean cattle were auctioned at the national wholesale market, a 5.25% decrease from the previous week, with the average meridian value of Korean castrated cattle increasing by 0.02% to 18,959 won per kg. 873 beef cattle were traded, a 4.17% decrease from the previous week, with the average meridian value per 1kg increasing by 0.005% to 9,819 won.