South Korea's consumer prices rose 3.2 percent year-on-year in June, marking a second consecutive month above the 3 percent threshold, according to the Ministry of Data and Statistics. The increase was driven largely by soaring fuel costs, with gasoline up 23.1 percent and diesel jumping 33.7 percent, as the ongoing Middle East conflict continues to disrupt oil supply chains. The figures underscore South Korea's particular vulnerability to global energy shocks, given its heavy reliance on imported fuel to meet domestic energy needs.