According to a survey among South Korean grocery shoppers in 2024, a cumbersome cooking process was the main reason for purchasing Home Meal Replacements (HMR) from all groups of household income. Home Meal Replacement (HMR) refers to a ready-made food that can be easily and simply cooked or heated and eaten in a short time, and can replace meals at home.Â
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KREI. (May 27, 2025). Reasons for purchasing Home Meal Replacements (HMR) in South Korea in 2024, by household income [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved August 05, 2026, from /statistics/1342106/south-korea-reasons-for-purchasing-home-meal-replacements-by-household-income/
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KREI. (2025). Reasons for purchasing Home Meal Replacements (HMR) in South Korea in 2024, by household income. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc.. Accessed: August 05, 2026. /statistics/1342106/south-korea-reasons-for-purchasing-home-meal-replacements-by-household-income/
KREI. "Reasons for Purchasing Home Meal Replacements (Hmr) in South Korea in 2024, by Household Income." ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ, ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ Inc., 27 May 2025, /statistics/1342106/south-korea-reasons-for-purchasing-home-meal-replacements-by-household-income/
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Reasons for purchasing Home Meal Replacements (HMR) in South Korea in 2024, by household income [Graph], KREI, May 27, 2025. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1342106/south-korea-reasons-for-purchasing-home-meal-replacements-by-household-income/