[Photo] 'Heatflation': Early Heatwave Drives Up Vegetable Prices

As an early heatwave that began earlier this month has led to a phenomenon known as "heatflation," agricultural product prices have surged, with the price of a single watermelon exceeding 30,000 won in the past week. In particular, the prices of heat-sensitive vegetables such as napa cabbage and spinach have risen. On July 14, spinach is displayed at the Hanaro Mart Yangjae branch in Seocho-gu, Seoul.