The November 1st Jinshi data, according to a survey released by the Korean Price Survey Center, shows that the cost of making kimchi this year is about 20% higher than last year due to the pump in the prices of Chinese cabbage, radishes, and other ingredients. According to the Korean Price Survey Center, the reason for the Tăng in the cost of making kimchi this year is that the prices of the two main ingredients, Chinese cabbage and radishes, have both soared by over 60%. The average price of Chinese cabbage rose by pump61.1% year-on-year, while the average price of radishes rose by pump65.9% year-on-year. However, the average prices of ingredients such as green onions, ginger, and red pepper powder have decreased to varying degrees.
