The National Data Agency is conducting daily surveys of prices for 36 essential items, including holiday foods and dining options, to support the government's measures for stabilizing living costs ahead of Chuseok. This initiative aims to monitor real-time price fluctuations and implement timely supply stabilization measures.
On September 10, the agency announced that the daily price survey will take place from today until September 23.
The survey will cover a total of 36 items, including key holiday essentials such as beef and yellow corvina, as well as petroleum products and dining options. Among these, 24 items are agricultural and marine products, including apples, pears, chestnuts, beef, eggs, and yellow corvina. Processed foods will include five items such as flour, tofu, and cooking oil, while petroleum products will consist of three items: gasoline, diesel, and kerosene. Dining options will include four items: pork belly and chicken.
The National Data Agency will conduct both in-person interviews and online surveys in seven major cities, including Seoul and Busan. The results will be shared daily with relevant government departments to enhance the effectiveness of price management.
Prior to the survey, Ahn Hyung-jun, head of the National Data Agency, visited the Namgu Market in Seoul on September 8 to check the price trends of key holiday items such as apples and pears. He expressed gratitude to the surveyed stores that have cooperated with consumer price surveys, emphasizing the importance of building trust in statistical production through on-site communication.
Ahn stated, "The precise data obtained from the daily price survey will serve as essential foundational material for stabilizing the supply of holiday essentials and establishing effective price policies. We will continue to strive to provide accurate and timely statistical services that the public can feel in their daily lives." He also encouraged field survey staff to remain diligent in their efforts despite the increased workload leading up to the holiday.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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