韩国农产品价格持续上涨

Group 1 - Extreme weather conditions, including high temperatures and heavy rainfall, have led to significant price increases in various agricultural products in South Korea, with some prices rising over 40% year-on-year [1][3] - The retail price of an 8-kilogram watermelon is currently 33,337 KRW (approximately 173 RMB), which is about 21.6 RMB per kilogram, reflecting a nearly 20% increase compared to the same period last year [1] - The average retail price of napa cabbage has reached 6,114 KRW (approximately 32 RMB), marking a 68% increase from the previous month and an 11.2% increase year-on-year, impacting the cost of living and potentially causing a ripple effect in other sectors [3] Group 2 - The demand for Chinese kimchi is rising in South Korea due to uncertainties in napa cabbage harvests and prices, with kimchi imports from China reaching 93.79 million USD in the first half of the year, an 11.2% increase year-on-year [3] - The South Korean government is implementing measures such as issuing consumer vouchers and providing technical guidance to farmers to stabilize prices amid rising costs of various products, including radishes, peaches, eggs, and chicken [3]