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South Korea's Consumer Prices Rise Over 3% for Second Month in June
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- South Korea's consumer prices increased 3.2% year-on-year in June, marking the second consecutive month above 3%.
- This rise is attributed to supply chain disruptions from the Middle East war, leading to a 24.7% surge in fuel prices.
- Efforts are underway to stabilize inflation.
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South Korea's consumer prices increased 3.2% year-on-year in June, marking the second consecutive month above 3%. This rise is attributed to supply chain disruptions from the Middle East war, leading to a 24.7% surge in fuel prices. Efforts are underway to stabilize inflation.
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