Prices are lower than usual... but is cabbage the main culprit of the rising cost of living?

Published 2025년 9월 2일

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[Korean Farmers' News, Reporter U Jeong-soo] This summer, despite the wholesale price of napa cabbage being lower than last year and the average, some media outlets have pointed to napa cabbage as the cause of rising prices, leading to strong dissatisfaction among growers. Particularly, the comparison between the period of price collapse and the current price is being distorted as if the price has skyrocketed, raising concerns that this could suppress consumption of napa cabbage, such as in kimchi, and contribute to the decline in prices.▲Supply and demand for napa cabbage is 'good'=The Korea Rural Economic Institute predicted that this year's summer napa cabbage production will be around 242,000 tons, an increase of about 9% compared to last year. Considering factors such as growth disorders caused by high temperatures and poor crop conditions.

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Price Collapse Period and Price Comparison Some media distort 'golden cabbage' claims Supply and demand are good, but growth retardation is highlighted Government purchase and reserve quantities are sufficient This year's production volume is expected to increase from last year Highland cabbage producing areas request media restraint Even though this summer's wholesale cabbage prices are lower than last year and the average, some media are pointing to cabbage as the cause of rising prices, causing strong dissatisfaction among producers. In particular, the price has been distorted by comparing the price collapse period and the current price, which can lead to a decline in cabbage consumption, such as kimchi, and act as a cause of price decline, raising concerns. ▲Cabbage supply is 'good'=The Korea Rural Economic Institute predicted that this year's summer cabbage production volume will be about 242,000 tons, an increase of about 9% from last year. Even considering the growth ...

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