Food and beverage prices at 14 airports operated by Korea Airports Corporation rose by as much as 45.5% between August 2021 and August 2026, according to data obtained by Rep. Kim Mi-ae of the People Power Party. Bibimbap at a Pulmuone Food & Culture outlet at Cheongju International Airport recorded the largest increase, rising to 16,000 won from 11,000 won. The data also showed substantial increases for pork cutlets, ramen and udon at several airports. Rent accounted for 276.5 billion won, or 31.9%, of tenant operators’ 865.9 billion won in sales from 2021 to 2025. Kim said a parliamentary audit will examine the effect of rents on prices and service quality, as well as airport leasing and price-management practices.