Inflation in South Korea nearly hit a 24-year high at the end of July mainly due to high food and fuel prices.
한국의 물가가 24년만에 최고 상승하였습니다. 이와 관련된 3개의 짧은 기사를 올립니다. ^^ 캐스영어에서도 자체 뉴스 교재를 제작하고 있지만, 유명 언론사의 글을 읽고 싶은 분들을 위해 기사를 공유합니다.
LINKS :
1. S. Korea's inflation at near 24-year high in July on high energy, food prices
https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20220802000117
2. S.Korea inflation near 24-yr high; markets focus on weak economy
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/skorea-july-inflation-near-24-yr-high-expected-2022-08-01/
3. Burger joints raise prices again to fight inflation
https://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20220802000580
Vocabulary:
Commodity (NOUN)
Materials or agricultural products that are commonly bought and sold.
Gold has always been an extremely valuable commodity.
Volatile (ADJECTIVE)
Something that can change quickly, often in an unpredictable way.
The housing market has been volatile for the last few years.
Peak (VERB)
When something reaches its highest point or value.
That company’s stock price peaked earlier this year.
Questions:
- What do you think about inflation in South Korea nearly hitting a 24-year high?
- How has inflation affected you? Has it changed your spending habits?
- What do you think about fast food restaurants in South Korea raising their prices due to inflation?
