Controversy Over Price Gouging for Fishcake in Busan
Creatrip Team
8 months ago
Recently, a YouTube video revealed that street vendors near Haedong Yonggungsa, a tourist site in Busan, Korea, have been selling spicy fishcakes on a stick for 3,000 KRW (about $2.50 USD) each, sparking a price gouging controversy. The video by YouTuber 'Tukabi' highlights how the price is notably higher than usual, with locals commenting that they've never paid such a price for fishcake before. This incident is part of a series of similar issues across major tourist sites in Korea, with unusual prices also reported for taxi fares and other local delicacies, prompting authorities to conduct inspections. The video has garnered over 5 million views, emphasizing public interest in the matter.
