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South Korea Faces Record Egg Prices Amid Inflation Crisis

6/10/2025

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In South Korea, soaring food prices are hitting consumers hard, with egg prices expected to stay elevated until August due to poultry diseases and lower production. The average cost for 30 eggs has skyrocketed to 7,026 won, the highest in four years. As processed food prices climb, the government steps in to combat inflation.

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In South Korea, soaring food prices are hitting consumers hard, with egg prices expected to stay elevated until August due to poultry diseases and lower production. The average cost for 30 eggs has skyrocketed to 7,026 won, the highest in four years. As processed food prices climb, the government steps in to combat inflation.