Chuseok food cost hits all

Amid rising inflation, an increasing number of Koreans are opting for more affordable ready-to-eat meals, or meal kit, products over traditional dishes to prepare a table for the Korean Thanksgiving holiday of Chuseok that runs from Sept. 28 through Sept. 30 this year.
During Chuseok, setting up a "charye" -- a table full of food offerings including fruits, rice, fish and meat -- is prepared to honor one’s ancestors.
However, the cost of preparing a four-person charye is expected to hit an all-time high ahead of Chuseok, according to the latest data released by Korea Price Information Corp.
When preparing a table with ingredients from the traditional market, the price was estimated at some 309,000 won ($231), up by 9,000 won from last year, marking a three percent on-year growth.
Meanwhile, if one is preparing a charye with ingredients from a large supermarket chain, the price comes to some 403,280 won, a rise of 7,990 won that equates to a 2 percent growth on-year.
A poor harvest, caused by the heat wave and Typhoon Khanun this summer, is believed to be largely responsible for a surge in the cost of setting up a charye table, as the prices of individual staples have soared significantly.
For example, the price of three apples rose by over 30 percent, jumping from 15,000 won to 20,000 won at the traditional market, and from 14,900 won to 19,600 won at a large supermarket chain, compared to last year.
Meanwhile, the price of 2 kilograms of rice rose from 5,000 won to 6,000 won at the traditional market, and from 8,450 won to 9,990 won at large supermarkets on-year.
In light of rising food prices, more people have turned to cheaper and more convenient ready-to-eat meals or meal kit products to simplify this year's charye.
According to the latest analysis of sales trends from Sept. 4-13 by e-commerce platform Gmarket, sales of processed livestock products rose by 30 percent, and instant rice and cup rice products by a staggering 46 percent compared to the Chuseok promotion period from Aug. 15- 24 last year.
相关文章
김영호 통일장관 “북러 군사 무기거래 깊이 우려…불법행위 중단하라”
김영호 통일부 장관이 14일 오전 서울 종로구 삼청동 남북관계관리단 내 회담장에서 열린 출입 기자 간담회에 참석해 최근 남북 관계와 북러 회담 등 현안에 대한 의견을 말하고 있다.2023-10-02Civic group to celebrate 70th anniversary of S. Korea
The America-Korea United Society (AKUS), a New Jersey-based civic group, said Thursday it will hold2023-10-02S. Korea wins gold in League of Legends competition; Faker tops podium
HANGZHOU, China -- South Korea won the inaugural title of the League of Legends (LOL) competition at2023-10-02[Korea Beyond Korea] ‘More cross
Nestled in the foothills of Seongnam, just southeast of Seoul, the Academy of Korean Studies has res2023-10-02Exhibition 'Hanbok, Revisited' offers modern tastes on traditional Korean clothing
Kim, 66, has endeavored to modernize hanbok and make it a fashionable choice for everyday wear. Her2023-10-02Explore the culture of Joseon during Chuseok
In celebration of Chuseok, a traditional Korean holiday, major cultural tourist attractions such as2023-10-02
最新评论