폭염에 배추•무 가격 '고공행진'…과일값도 올라<br /><br /> The record breaking heat wave in Korea is driving up the prices of agricultural products. <br />According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs on Wednesday, the wholesale price of produce was 6-point-5 percent higher than average as of late July. <br /> The ministry said the sizzling weather conditions and lack of rain have damaged important crops of napa cabbage and radish.<br />The wholesale price of napa cabbage surpassed 3,500 won, or about 3 U.S. dollars per head last month, representing a 50-percent hike from the usual rate. <br />The price of radish also rose to more than 1 dollar and 80 cents…which is 66-percent higher than the average. <br />The prices are expected to remain high for the time being as the extreme hot conditions are forecast to last for at a least a month longer. <br />
