Food & Drink
Korean summer health food Samgyetang prices continue to rise
haps Magazine Korea
July 18, 2023
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The price of samgyetang, a popular summer health food, has surpassed 16,000 won. Even if prepared at home, the cost of ingredients alone reaches 9,000 won.
Last month, the average price of a bowl of samgyetang in Seoul was 16,423 won, a 10.3% increase compared to the previous year.
Similarly, the average price in Busan rose by 7.8%.
The rising costs are attributed to factors such as increased prices of chicken, chestnuts, green onions, and herbs, as well as higher energy expenses for poultry farms.
However, there is a slight downward trend in chicken prices ahead of the Chobok holiday.