1. Introduction to the text
This article discusses how high-end restaurants in Jeju have had to adjust their prices due to a decrease in the number of tourists visiting the island. The article provides details on how the restaurants have lowered their prices and modified their menus to attract more customers.
2. Vocabulary
| Korean Word | Romanization | English Meaning | Contextual Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| 가격 | gagyeok | price | The prices at high-end restaurants in Jeju have changed. |
| 제주 | jeju | Jeju (island) | High-end restaurants in Jeju have had to adjust their prices. |
| 가격을 | gagyeokheul | the prices | The restaurants have lowered the prices to attract more customers. |
| 주요 | juyo | main, major | The main reason for the price changes is the decrease in the number of tourists. |
| 관광객 | gwangwanggaek | tourists | The decrease in the number of tourists visiting Jeju has led to the price changes. |
3. The main text in both Korean and English
제주 고급 식당가의 가격이 달라졌다. 관광객 감소로 인해 가격을 낮추었다.
The prices at high-end restaurants in Jeju have changed. Due to a decrease in the number of tourists, the restaurants have lowered their prices.
당초 1인 기준 최저가가 6만9000원부터 시작했으나, 2만8000원으로 조정했다. 갈치구이 등 원가가 비싼 것을 일부 빼긴 했지만, 기존 상차림과 큰 차이는 없다.
Initially, the minimum price per person started at 69,000 won, but it has been adjusted to 28,000 won. They have removed some items with high costs, such as grilled hairtail, but the overall menu has not changed significantly.
평일인데도 관광객으로 북적였다. 여기엔 야채와 초장, 매운탕 등이 다 포함됐다. 메뉴 가격이 대부분 1만~2만원대다.
Even on weekdays, the restaurants were crowded with tourists. The set menu includes vegetables, dipping sauces, and spicy stew, and the prices are mostly in the range of 10,000 to 20,000 won.
올 들어 3월까지 제주를 찾은 관광객은 약 274만명으로 전년동기 대비 12.9% 감소했다. 관광객 감소가 바로 가격에 반영된 게 비행기 티켓이다.
From January to March this year, the number of tourists visiting Jeju was around 2.74 million, a 12.9% decrease compared to the same period last year. The decrease in the number of tourists is directly reflected in the prices, including airline tickets.
결국 고급 식당가도 관광객 감소로 가격을 낮추는 ‘백기’를 들었다.
In the end, even high-end restaurants in Jeju have had to lower their prices due to the decrease in the number of tourists.
4. Reading comprehension questions
- What is the main reason for the price changes at high-end restaurants in Jeju?
- How have the restaurants adjusted their prices and menus?
- How has the decrease in the number of tourists visiting Jeju affected the restaurants?
- What is the current trend in the number of tourists visiting Jeju compared to the previous year?
- What does the article mean by the restaurants raising the “white flag” (백기)?
5. Cultural and historical notes
Jeju Island is a popular tourist destination in South Korea, known for its natural beauty, unique culture, and high-end dining experiences. The article highlights how the decrease in the number of tourists visiting the island has forced even the most exclusive restaurants to adjust their prices and menus to attract more customers and stay in business.