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North Korea Tells Residents To Eat Dog-Meat Soup To Tackle Record Heatwave
State media said the soups can help North Koreans maintain protein and nutrition as temperatures reached a record 36.7 degrees Celsius in Pyongyang.
- North Korean state media is encouraging citizens to consume dog-meat soup and hot ginseng broths as traditional home remedies to combat an unprecedented summer heatwave.
- Temperatures have climbed toward 40°C in North Korea, while neighboring South Korea set an all-time temperature record of 42.5°C amid severe heat exhaustion warnings across the Korean Peninsula.
- State newspaper Rodong Sinmun quoted medical professionals recommending nutrient-rich hot dishes alongside cooling foods like watermelon and cucumbers, invoking the traditional Korean principle of "like cures like" to restore body stamina during peak summer heat.
- The dish remains relatively expensive for ordinary North Koreans, even as the government regularly promotes dangogi through state-sponsored culinary contests and specialty restaurants along Pyongyang's Taedong River. 5.The policy promotion highlights a stark contrast with South Korea, where a landmark 2024 law is actively phasing out the breeding, slaughter, and sale of dogs for human consumption ahead of a complete ban taking effect in February 2027.
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In extreme heat North Korea's state media recommend dog meat soup and ginseng. Behind it is a Korean tradition.
·Essen, Germany
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For several days, South Korea has been stifled by the hot weather at the beginning of August. To combat these temperatures, the North Korean authorities are advocating to eat a dog meat dish.
·Paris, France
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In 2027, a dog meat ban comes into force in North Korea. But because it is currently so hot, the state press has nutritional tips for which four-legged people are still needed.
·Hamburg, Germany
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One doctor reportedly suggested dog meat soup as a useful "dietary supplement" during fever.
·Ljubljana, Slovenia
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TVA Nouvelles+2 Reposted by 2 other sources
In front of the heat wave in Korea, dog meat soup and ginseng broths are presented as remedies to withstand heat.
·Montreal, Canada
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Total News Sources66
Leaning Left11Leaning Right21Center9Last UpdatedBias Distribution51% Right
Bias Distribution
- 51% of the sources lean Right
51% Right
L 27%
C 22%
R 51%
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