The cost of preparing a Chuseok memorial table has risen at both traditional markets and hypermarkets this year, returning to the 300,000 won range at traditional markets after falling below that level last year.

According to the Korea Price Information, the estimated cost of preparing a Chuseok memorial table for a family of four is 302,500 won at traditional markets and 397,700 won at hypermarkets. The figures represent year-on-year increases of 1.2 percent, or 3,500 won, and 1.6 percent, or 6,350 won, respectively.

At traditional markets, the cost fell from 302,500 won in 2024 to 299,000 won last year, dipping below 300,000 won for the first time in two years. It bounced back to 302,500 won this year, matching the 2024 level.

The cost at hypermarkets also rebounded this year after a slight decline in 2025. It rose from 394,160 won in 2024 to 397,700 won this year, after having fallen to 391,350 won last year.


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