"I went to a bakery in Jongno District last weekend, and two pieces of bread and two cups of coffee cost more than 20,000 won ($14)," said Yang, a college student in her 20s. "These days, it feels like I often end up spending more on dessert than on a meal when I hang out with my friends," she said. For many Korean consumers, bread is no longer a cheap snack, as major bakery chains roll out a fresh wave of price hikes. Paris Baguette, the country's largest bakery chain, raised prices for 127 products by an average of 5 percent from Tuesday, including 86 types of bread and 41 cakes and desserts. Tous les Jours raised prices for 76 types of bread and cakes by an average of 8.2 percent from July 31, while Dunkin' raised prices for 39 types of donuts by an average of 6.5 percent from Aug. 2. SPC Samlip, a confectionery unit under SPC Group, is set to raise prices for around 50 bread products by an average of 9 percent from Sept. 1. The price increases are not limited to franchise chains. Prices at independent bakeries are also rising, with some products selling for more than 10,000 won. A post