Fresh eggs are available at cashierless egg stores. Egg prices rose by around 14 percent over a month after the outbreak of a highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI). The eggs sold at cashierless stores are cheaper due to the cut in labor costs.
The government has increased subsidies for green onions and plans to lower tariffs to expand vegetable imports.
To celebrate 7-Eleven Day in July, the convenience store chain is offering a limited-time 50 percent discount on two types of eggs until July 11.
Prices of duck meat and eggs surge as cases of avian influenza continue to be reported in the country.
The time has come for the two parties to change their survival strategies since their loyal supporters stopped backing them.
Inflation in June rose 2.4 percent. Consumer price has gone up more than 2 percent for a third consecutive month.
Korea said Tuesday it will extend a temporary removal of tariffs on imported eggs by six months until the end of the year in a bid to stabilize their high prices.
Due to the heavy rains and typhoons, your McDonald’s burger could cost you at least 9 cents more.
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