Cigarette Prices Rise for the First Time in 10 Years... JTI Raises Camel and Mevius by 100-200 Won

Price Increase for Nine Products Starting May 1

Starting next month, the prices of JTI Korea's cigarette brands such as Camel and Mevius will increase by 100 to 200 won.

On April 18, JTI Korea announced that it will raise the retail prices of nine products effective May 1.

As a result, Camel Legend will rise from 4,000 won to 4,200 won.

Convenience store cigarette display (unrelated to product photos), Photo by Kang Jinhyung

Mevius E-Style will increase from 4,200 won to 4,300 won, and Mevius LBS Double Capsule will go up from 4,500 won to 4,600 won.

JTI Korea explained that this price increase is due to higher costs for raw materials, labor, and logistics.