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 high temperatures [1] - The average retail price of watermelon has reached 33,337 KRW (approximately 173 RMB), marking a 33.7% increase from the previous month and a 17.6% increase from the same period last year [1] - Tomato prices have surged to an average of 6,716 KRW (35 RMB) per kilogram, nearly a 70% increase from the previous month and over 42% from last year [1] - The average price for a pack of 10 peaches is 21,133 KRW (109 RMB), showing substantial increases compared to both the previous month and last year [1] - Cabbage prices have also risen, with an average retail price exceeding 6,000 KRW (31 RMB), reaching 6,114 KRW (32 RMB), which is a 68% increase from the previous month and an 11.2% increase from last year [1] Impact of Weather Conditions - South Korea is experiencing one of the most severe heatwaves on record this summer, with the highest temperature reaching 33 degrees Celsius or higher for 15 days in July, which is more than four times the average of 3.4 days since 1973 [2] - The country recorded 23 "tropical nights" in July, where the minimum temperature remained above 25 degrees Celsius from 6 PM to 9 AM, marking the highest number since 1973 [2] Government Response - The South Korean government has announced plans to take measures to stabilize the market supply of major agricultural products in response to the rising prices [1]
【环球财经】高温致韩国蔬果价格暴涨 一个西瓜合173元人民币
Xin Hua She·2025-08-04 07:08