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South Korean Grapes and Peaches Enter the ‘Sweet Spot’ for Prices

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

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  • Grapes and peaches in South Korea have entered a lower-priced period, according to Taiwan-based bloggers.
  • A large bunch of grapes costs about 2,000 won, while a basket of seven to eight peaches costs about 10,000 won.
  • The bloggers encouraged Taiwanese tourists to try the seasonal fruit alongside South Korea’s popular barbecue and fried chicken.

South Korea’s grapes and peaches are now cheap enough to tempt visitors into carrying them home, according to the Taiwan-based blog page “Steven & Sia.”

The bloggers said they found a large bunch of grapes at a nearby fruit stand for 2,000 won, or about NT$46. A basket containing seven to eight peaches cost 10,000 won, roughly NT$230. The prices prompted them to say they could hardly resist taking the fruit home.

Don't just focus on eating barbecue and fried chicken.

— Steven & SiaThe Taiwan-based bloggers encouraged Taiwanese visitors to try South Korean grapes and peaches.

The page said August and September are the happiest months for peach and grape lovers. It urged Taiwanese tourists visiting South Korea not to spend their entire trip eating barbecue and fried chicken, and to make time for the seasonal fruit.

Online commenters recommended yellow peaches and praised their strong flavor. Others said they were looking forward to eating Shine Muscat grapes in Busan during autumn, describing them as cheaper and crunchier than those in Taiwan.

At this price, you really can't help but take them straight home.

— Steven & SiaThe bloggers reacted to the low prices they found at a South Korean fruit stand.
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