[Zoom in] Pork belly prices range from 5,700 to 5,900 won per kg.

Published Dec 17, 2025

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[Livestock and Fisheries News=Reporter Hong Jeong-min] Due to the outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in Dangjin, South Chungcheong this month, the price of pork is expected to rise slightly compared to the initial forecast. The price of pork per kilogram (excluding Jeju Island) is expected to range between 5,700 and 5,900 won. According to the analysis of the pork market trends held by the Korea Meat Distribution and Export Association on the 10th, the pork price this month is expected to rise by about 1 to 5% compared to the same month last year, averaging between 5,700 and 5,900 won per kilogram (excluding Jeju Island). At the meeting, it was noted that while some small and medium-sized supermarkets saw demand from discount events for pork cuts, large supermarkets saw demand from regular orders in addition to event demand.

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Due to the impact of ASF, prices rise slightly Economic downturn and changes in kimjang culture Demand for kimjang pork belly expected to be low this year This month's pork prices are expected to rise slightly compared to the initial forecast due to the outbreak of African swine fever (ASF) in Dangjin, Chungnam. # Pork prices per kg (excluding Jeju) 5,700 to 5,900 won According to the analysis of the pork market trends held by the Korea Meat Distribution and Export Association on the 10th, it was expected that this month's pork prices would rise by about 1 to 5% compared to the same month last year, forming an average of 5,700 to 5,900 won per kg (excluding Jeju). The conference showed that while there is some demand for grilling pork from discount events at some small and medium-sized supermarkets, sales are sluggish at large supermarkets, as orders are only routine outside of events. Due to the economic downturn and recent changes in kimjang culture, it is expected that demand ...

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