Korea faces crisis in apple production
South Korea is grappling with a pressing issue: a scarcity of apples leading to skyrocketing prices, dubbed the "appflation" crisis. Wholesale apple prices have surged to 5,414 won ($4.11) per kilogram, marking a staggering 97.33% increase from the previous year. This sharp rise in apple prices has also…
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