为促消费，韩国总统李在明呼吁民众“下馆子”

Core Insights - South Korean President Lee Jae-myung encourages citizens to dine out to support economic recovery and boost domestic demand [1] - Rising food prices and declining food safety perceptions are causing hesitation among consumers regarding dining out [1] Economic Context - The Korean Statistical Office reports that dining out expenses have increased by 3.1% compared to the previous year, with processed food prices rising by 4.6% [1] - Significant price hikes in specific food items include a 38.3% increase in gimbap and a 37% rise in hamburgers, with 77% of food categories experiencing price increases of over 20% [1] Industry Challenges - A report from the Korean Food Promotion Institute indicates that 73.6% of surveyed restaurants lack chefs with Korean cuisine certification, leading to consumer distrust in food hygiene and service consistency [1] - Factors contributing to rising restaurant costs include the depreciation of the Korean won, increasing raw material prices, and domestic political uncertainties since late 2024 [1]