Seoul hotel buffets hike year-end prices

A buffet bill for a family of four could approach 1 million won this Christmas, as major hotels raise their prices ahead of the year-end holiday season. Buffet prices are climbing by as much as 13.6 percent from the same period last year, with luxury hotels citing rising operating costs and demand for premium dining experiences. Operating expenses such as sourcing premium ingredients and labor are driving the price increases. Imported ingredients, including lobsters and bluefin tuna, add further