The government will make it mandatory for businesses to notify customers of any reduction in product sizes amid rising complaints against “shrinkflation,” said the Ministry of Economy and Finance on Wednesday.
Food prices in Korea have risen so much this year that a single gimbap roll now costs more than 3,000 won ($2.17), an increase of 11.5 percent from a year earlier.
A Korea Consumer Agency official shows off an electric scooter at the government complex in Sejong on Tuesday. After testing the six most popular electric scooters, the agency reported that the Euro 8 TS600 Eco travels the longest at maximum speed.
After purchasing a 7-million-won ($6,360) travel package via an online shopping platform in January last year, a customer was not able to get a refund after canceling due to the pandemic.
Internet fraud accusations are pouring in as customers buy expensive items from unknown vendors via social media.
Members of the Korea Consumer Agency introduce the 15 probiotics that ranked highly in consumers' preferences based on health benefits at the Government Complex in Sejong City on Wednesday morning.
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