Paldo announced on the 7th that it will increase the prices of ramen and beverages starting on the 14th.
As a result of this price increase, the retail prices will rise: Paldo Bibimmyun from 1,100 won to 1,150 won (4.5%), Wangttukong from 1,400 won to 1,500 won (7.1%), and Namjaramen from 940 won to 1,000 won (6.4%).
Beverages will also see price increases: Bilyak Sikhye can (238ml) from 1,200 won to 1,300 won (8.3%) and Bilyak Sikhye 1.5L from 4,500 won to 4,700 won (4.4%).
A Paldo representative noted, "This is the first price increase for Paldo products in 2 years and 6 months since October 2022," and stated, "The decision to raise prices was unavoidable due to the rising costs of raw materials, logistics, and labor."