冰美式变温水！日韩“史上最热”夏季 韩国央行预警热浪推高CPI

Group 1: Weather Conditions - Japan and South Korea experienced their hottest summer on record from June to August, with Japan's average temperature rising by 2.36 degrees Celsius compared to historical averages, and South Korea's reaching 25.7 degrees Celsius, the highest since 1973 [1][2] - Both countries are expected to continue experiencing high temperatures into September, with Japan's temperatures potentially exceeding 35 degrees Celsius and a 60% chance of above-average temperatures in South Korea [1][2] Group 2: Agricultural Impact - The extreme heat has significantly affected agriculture in both countries, particularly rice production in Japan, where drought conditions have severely impacted crop growth [4] - In Japan, the price of rice has surged by 90.7% year-on-year as of July, contributing to a core Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase of 3.1% [4] - In South Korea, extreme weather has led to reduced yields of key agricultural products, with the Bank of Korea warning that climate disasters could raise prices and weaken economic growth [5] Group 3: Economic Consequences - Japan's government reported that the rising rice prices are a key factor in the inflation rate, with new rice prices reaching 5,000 yen (approximately 243 RMB) for every 5 kilograms [4] - The Bank of Korea's report indicated that the impact of extreme weather could lead to a 0.3 percentage point increase in the CPI for the third quarter and a 0.1 percentage point increase for the entire year [5]