【微特稿·社会与生活】高温致韩国蔬果价格暴涨 一个西瓜合173元人民币

Group 1: Price Increases in Agricultural Products - The prices of agricultural products in South Korea, including watermelon, tomatoes, peaches, and cabbage, have significantly increased due to extreme heat conditions [1] - The average retail price of watermelon has reached 33,337 KRW (approximately 173 RMB), marking a 33.7% increase compared to the previous month and a 17.6% increase year-on-year [1] - Tomato prices have surged to an average of 6,716 KRW (35 RMB) per kilogram, reflecting a nearly 70% increase from the previous month and over 42% from the same period last year [1] - The average price for a pack of 10 peaches is 21,133 KRW (109 RMB), showing substantial increases both month-on-month and year-on-year [1] - Cabbage prices have surpassed 6,000 KRW (31 RMB) per head, reaching 6,114 KRW (32 RMB), which is a 68% increase from the previous month and an 11.2% increase year-on-year [1] Group 2: Impact of Weather Conditions - South Korea is experiencing one of the most severe heatwaves on record, with the Korea Meteorological Administration reporting 15 days in July where temperatures reached 33 degrees Celsius or higher, which is more than four times the historical average of 3.4 days since 1973 [2] - The country recorded 23 "tropical nights" in July, where nighttime temperatures remained above 25 degrees Celsius, marking the highest number since records began in 1973 [2] Group 3: Government Response - The South Korean government has announced plans to take measures to stabilize the market supply of key agricultural products in response to the rising prices [1]