People in Their 50s in Gyeonggi Province Feel Greatest Burden from Current Prices

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Park No-hun] A survey showed that eight out of ten residents of Gyeonggi Province feel a burden on household finances due to current price levels, and among age groups, those in their 50s feel the greatest burden.

Gyeonggi Province released results of a 'public opinion survey related to Chuseok holiday comprehensive measures' conducted on 1,000 residents from September 22 to 24 on the 27th.

When asked whether current price levels in Gyeonggi Province are a burden on household finances, 83% (very much 45%, somewhat 38%) answered yes.

'No burden' accounted for only 16%.

By age group, those in their 50s showed the highest figure at 87%, followed by those in their 60s at 86% and those in their 40s at 84%.

Residents cited 'large supermarkets (39%)', 'traditional markets (22%)', and 'online shopping malls (14%)' as the main places to purchase groceries and daily necessities during the Chuseok holiday period.

Regarding plans to meet with family and friends during the Chuseok holiday, 60% answered 'yes' and 36% answered 'no'. When asked the reason for having no plans, 'to avoid holiday crowds or to rest' accounted for 39%, 'burden of accommodation and transportation fees' 19%, and 'lack of time due to work or studies' 16%, in that order.

Gyeonggi Province also asked residents about the comprehensive measures for the Chuseok holiday announced on the 20th.

The comprehensive measures consisted of 22 policies across four fields: welfare and culture, livelihood stabilization, health and safety, and transportation and convenience.

Residents most frequently cited 'livelihood and safety' (44%) as the most helpful comprehensive measure among the four fields.

This was followed by 'health and safety' at 24%, 'transportation and convenience' at 12%, and 'welfare and culture' at 8%, in that order.

The livelihood and safety sector focuses on operating a provincial and municipal price stabilization task force to reduce residents' grocery bills and intensively inspecting violations of business order such as excessive fee increases.

For detailed information on the 2023 Chuseok holiday comprehensive measures and support policies by sector, residents can check the Gyeonggi Province website (www.gg.go.kr).

This survey was conducted by Gyeonggi Province through RealMeter Co., Ltd., a polling organization, using an automated response survey method, with a margin of error of ±3.1%p at a 95% confidence level.