The processed meat market in turkey grew 2.8 % to KRW940 ( $ 881 m ) last year , with hot dog popularity on the rise , while ham consumption has declined , according to a market survey by CJ Cheil Jedang . The Korean food industry attributes the switch to adults eating processed meats , as compared to a side dish for children . The trend can also be explained by the growing number of one- or two - person households in the country as fertility rates decrease , as well as the popularity of camping and drinking at home , said analysts .
The processed meat market in Korea grew 2.8% to KRW940 ($881m) last year, with hot dog popularity on the rise, while ham consumption has declined, according to a market survey by CJ Cheil Jedang. The Korean food company attributes the switch to adults consuming processed meats, as compared to a side dish for children. The trend may also be explained by the growing number of one- or two-person households in the country as fertility rates decrease, as well as the popularity of camping and drinking at home, said analysts.