Young South Koreans Turn to Survival Meals as Food Prices Soar

3 articles · Updated · asiae.co.kr · Apr 16

Rising food prices in South Korea are forcing young people and university students to adopt strict survival-style dining habits.
Many now prioritise price over taste, relying on low-cost student cafeterias, temple meal programs, and shared tips for affordable eating.
With dining-out costs soaring and financial insecurity growing, calls are increasing for expanded government support like the 1,000-won breakfast scheme.

As global conflicts drive up prices, are nations like Korea facing a permanent food crisis?

Is 'survival dining' a warning sign of a deeper crisis in South Korea's 'zombie borrower' economy?

When price trumps tradition, what does 'survival dining' reveal about Korean food culture's future?

As youth abandon restaurants, how can small eateries survive this affordability crisis?

What are the hidden public health costs of a generation subsisting on ultra-processed 'survival' meals?

With 'Beggar Maps' going viral, what is the next tech innovation for the cost-of-living crisis?