Retail pork prices are rising since the nation's first outbreak of African swine fever case was confirmed.
Meanwhile, prices of fresh vegetables are also soaring due to the bad weather.
Soaring prices lay a burden on household economy.
Todd Thacker reports.

Retail prices of local pork are on the rise.


The average price of local pork hit 5,671 won per kilogram as of September 23, up 719 won from a week earlier. That's a 14.5 percent increase.


Jeju Pork Price
(Source: Korea Institute for Animal Products Quality Evaluation / Unit: won/kg)
Sep. 16 4,952
Sep. 23 5,671


[slug] ASF outbreak, Jeju pork prices soar
Since the nation's first case of African swine fever case was confirmed, the transportation of pork products from the mainland has been banned.

The price of fresh vegetables is also skyrocketing.

Last month, Jeju's fresh food price index rose 18.5 percent.
Lettuce and pumpkin prices shot up more than 70 percent.
Cucumbers rose 63.1 percent, spinach 54.2 percent, and green onions 51.2 percent.


Rate of Jeju Price Increase
(Source: Statistics Korea, Unit:%)

Fresh food price index in Jeju 18.5%↑

Lettuce 78.6
Pumpkin 75.2
Cucumbers 63.1
Spinach 54.2
Green onions 51.2


[slug] Heavy rain, typhoon affect vegetable prices
After an extended period of rain and typhoons, this season’s harvest is showing signs of trouble.
Skyrocketing grocery prices are a shock to shoppers around the island.

[Reporter] Todd Thacker
[Camera] Kim Seung-cheol
[CG] Song Sang-yun

For the time being, grocery prices are expected to continue rising in light of the ASF outbreak and last week's typhoon, placing a burden on farmers and consumers alike.
Todd Thacker, KCTV