This year, the cost of gifts for Chuseok is 330,000 won... traditional markets are the cheapest.

Published Sep 18, 2025

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[Agricultural, Fisheries, and Livestock Newspaper=Reporter Kim Jin-oh] It has been reported that the cost of gifts for this year's Chuseok holiday has increased by 0.4% compared to last year. Although the prices of vegetables and fruits have declined, the rising prices of seafood and livestock products indicate that the burden on holiday shopping baskets continues. The Price Monitoring Center of the Korea Consumer Council (President Moon Mi-ran) conducted a preliminary price survey on 24 gift items at 90 markets and distribution companies in 25 districts of Seoul, as announced on the 18th. According to the survey results, the average cost of purchasing gift items was 333,620 won, which is a 0.4% increase from 329,037 won during the same survey last year. The survey covered 24 items.

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Prices of seafood and livestock products continue to rise, while vegetables and fruits decline. Consumer groups: "Need to form appropriate prices, not temporary discounts." The cost of gifts for this year's Chuseok holiday has risen by 0.4% compared to last year. Although vegetable and fruit prices have declined, the burden on holiday shopping baskets continues due to the rising prices of seafood and livestock products. The Price Monitoring Center of the Korean Consumer Council (President Moon Miran) conducted a preliminary price survey on 24 gift items at 90 markets and distribution companies in 25 districts of Seoul ahead of Chuseok, as announced on the 18th. According to the survey results, the average cost of purchasing gift items was 333,620 won, up 0.4% from 329,037 won during the same survey last year. Among the 24 surveyed items, 14 items saw a price increase from the previous year. By category, seafood prices rose by 11.6%, other food items by 11.0%, and livestock ...

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