Spinach price soars
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Spinach price soars

Published: 21 Aug. 2025, 18:16
A spinach shelf at a supermarket in Seoul sits almost empty on Aug. 21. [YONHAP]

A spinach shelf at a supermarket in Seoul sits almost empty on Aug. 21. [YONHAP]

 
A spinach shelf at a supermarket in Seoul sits almost empty on Aug. 21. 
 
Record heat waves and heavy rains have stunted the growth of agricultural and livestock products, driving prices sharply higher. In particular, spinach prices jumped 171.6 percent from the previous month due to supply shortages. 
 
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