Data from Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corp. indicated that spinach reached 1,978 won per 100 grams on Aug. 7, marking a 152.3% rise from the previous month. Meanwhile, ten cucumbers sold for 8,313 won, a 54.8% increase. Blue lettuce saw a 41.7% jump, and zucchini prices climbed 46.6% to 1,504 won. Record heat is disrupting farms, fisheries and food supplies across South Korea. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs attributed these price hikes to persistent high temperatures impacting heat-sensitive vegetables. Crops like spinach, cucumbers, and zucchini tend to grow better in cooler conditions, but extreme heat can impede their development and reduce harvestable yields.