Economy · 3 sources combined
Government supports 64 billion won kimchi discount
Napa cabbage prices down 23.5%
D-28 Deadline December 6 · End date of kimchi discount event
In short
The government will invest 6.4 billion won in discounts on agricultural and marine products during kimchi-making season.
Napa cabbage and radish production has increased, bringing prices lower than last year.
Discount events offering up to 50% off will run from November 9 to December 6.
Key facts
| When | Discount events will be held from November 9 to December 6. |
|---|---|
| Who | The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced supply stabilization measures. |
| What | A record 6.4 billion won will be invested to offer up to 50% discounts on kimchi-making ingredients. |
| How | Agricultural products will be discounted up to 40% (4.4 billion won), seafood up to 50% (2 billion won). |
What it means for me
From November 9, you can buy kimchi-making ingredients at up to 50% discount at large discount stores and traditional markets.
For a family of four, you can reduce kimchi-making costs during the discount period.
You can purchase traditional market agricultural discount vouchers at 20% discount and use them.
