[Photo] Prices of Some Vegetables Soar Amid Heatwave
![[Photo] Prices of Some Vegetables Soar Amid Heatwave](http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/img_view.htm?img=2026081010041774823_1786323857.jpg)
On August 10, as the severe heatwave continues to push up prices of certain agricultural products like spinach and cucumbers, customers are seen shopping at the Yangjae branch of Hanaro Mart in Seocho-gu, Seoul. According to the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation, the retail price of spinach reached 1,978 won per 100 grams, marking a 152.3% increase from 784 won a month ago. The retail price of cucumbers also rose by 54.8%, from 5,369 won for 10 to 8,313 won.
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