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According to calculations, the cost of preparing one kilogram of palov in Tashkent is approximately 20 percent higher than in Karakalpakstan.

The National Statistical Committee calculated the cost of preparing one kilogram of palov in the regions of Uzbekistan for July 2026. According to the data obtained, the highest price for palov ingredients was recorded in the city of Tashkent, while the lowest indicator was observed in the Republic of Karakalpakstan.

When determining the cost of palov, average prices for the main products required for its preparation were taken into account, including vegetable oil, onions, beef, vegetables, rice, chickpeas, cumin, and salt for rice.

The committee emphasized that the presented figures reflect the average cost of raw materials needed to prepare palov in different regions, not the retail price of the finished product sold in these regions.

In South Korea, where over 80% of the population lives in urban centers and the national density exceeds 500 people per square kilometer (reaching over 15,000 in Seoul), the country faces intense competition for usable land.

In response to this issue, modern South Korean architecture offers compelling examples of mixed-use development that address narrow urban plots, fostering public interaction and high space efficiency.

These multifaceted projects integrate various programs—such as public art centers, corporate headquarters, and commercial hubs—with residential functions and other activities, transforming spatial constraints into dynamic urban interfaces.

Instead of erecting monolithic volumes over historical urban landscapes, contemporary practices prioritize contextual permeability through strategic mechanisms. These mechanisms include ground-floor setbacks, perforated bricks that filter light, and internal courtyards.

The inclusion of public gardens and flexible cultural spaces directly counters the isolation characteristic of high-density living. Through these space maximization solutions, modern South Korean architects demonstrate how multi-program structures can function as micro-ecosystems, replicating the multifaceted functionality of a city within a single project.