[Graphic News] Egg prices to stay high in Korea

Egg prices in Korea have climbed to their highest levels in nearly four years and are expected to remain elevated in the near term. As of last month, the average retail price for a tray of 30 large eggs reached 7,034 won, surpassing 7,000 won for the first time since July 2021. According to a report by the Korea Rural Economic Institute, the farm gate price for 10 large eggs this month is projected to rise by 12.4–18.5 percent year-on-year, reaching between 1,850 and 1,950 won. Compared to the f

June 30, 2025

Convenience stores compete with ultracheap options as restaurant prices soar

As food prices keep climbing in South Korea, more people are reaching for ultra-cheap convenience foods to balance their everyday costs. Some of the most popular items now sell for less than 1,000 won (74 cents). Convenience store chains like CU and GS25 are seeing a boom in low-cost, ready-to-eat items that appeal especially to students, office workers, and low-income families. At CU, nearly one-third of all ready-made meal sales from January to April came from residential neighborhoods, signal

June 26, 2025

Seoul Food 2025 blends tech, taste and trade

South Korea’s largest food industry showcase, Seoul Food 2025, opened Tuesday at Kintex in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province. The four-day event features a record-breaking 1,639 companies from 45 countries and is now recognized as one of Asia’s top four food exhibitions, alongside shows in Shanghai, Bangkok and Tokyo. Global interest in Korean food, or K-Food, is driving a sharp rise in export activity this year. According to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, export consultations at the event

June 10, 2025