Traditional low-cost foods see price spike again in Q2
2분기 서민 먹거리 물가 껑충
Food and beverage products that are traditionally considered to be low-cost choices when eating out have seen a price spike in the second quarter of this year, according to Statistics Korea.
통계청에 따르면, 2분기 서민 먹거리 물가가 급등했다.
The largest increase was in the price of soju, which leaped 12.5 percent relative to last year. This is the second consecutive quarter in which soju has seen the biggest on-year price jump.
가장 큰 상승폭을 보인 것은 소주로 1년 전보다 12.5% 올랐다. 소주 값은 1분기에도 외식 품목 중 가장 큰 폭의 오름세를 보였다.
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Other popular foods when eating out such as gimbap and ramen have also risen significantly. Gimbap prices rose 5.2 percent on year, while ramen rose 3.6 percent.Related Stories
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