Fruit fighters

The government will exempt or lower tariffs for 21 types of fruit including bananas, pineapples and avocados to combat skyrocketing fruit prices, according to the Ministry of Economy and Finance on Thursday.

2024-01-04

Korean consumers embrace 'ugly' produce

Korean consumers are embracing "ugly" produce due to increasing prices, prompting businesses to offer competitive prices for secondary fruits and vegetables. Gov. Kim Young-hwan announced the expansion of the "Monnani" line to process more produce.

2023-10-28

Sour fruits, sweet vegetables

People at the vegetable section of a supermarket in Seoul on Sunday. As Koreans prepare for this year’s Chuseok harvest festival later this month, fruits became more expensive while vegetables became cheaper compared to the year before.

2023-09-03

Grocery prices soar

Grocery prices are on the rise following recent heavy rainfalls and heatwaves, with the price of spinach soaring nearly 130 percent in July compared to the previous month.

2023-07-09

If you thought Chuseok was expensive before, just wait

Food is getting more expensive ahead of the Chuseok holiday, with the prices of everything from vegetables to processed foods up significantly. Even after the Chuseok holiday season, which falls between September 9 to 12 this year, the situation...

2022-08-26

Vegflation

A person shops for groceries at a market in Seoul on Monday. Prices of vegetables are rising rapidly due to hot weather and the rainy season.

2022-07-25

With inflation so high, smaller packages are answer for some

In the time of inflation and high prices, large marts and convenience stores are pushing small-packaged products that target single-person households.

2022-06-23

Plastic-free produce

A large supermarket in downtown Seoul sells unpackaged agricultural products on Monday. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs has collaborated with five large supermarket chains...

2022-06-20