Extreme heat drives up vegetable prices

By Han Jun-gu Posted : August 13, 2026, 17:02 Updated : August 13, 2026, 17:02

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A citizen purchases a bundle of spinach for 8,000 (about $5.62) won at Gyeongdong Market in Jegi-dong, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul, August 13, 2026.