South Korea eschews dog stews for black goat stews to beat summer heat


Moran market used to be the largest dog meat market in South Korea, but has since switched trade to black goat meat from 2018. - The Straits Times

SEOUL: July 15 was Chobok in South Korea, which marks the first of the three hottest days of summer between July and August.

The centuries-old practice sees South Koreans eating dog meat stew or “boshintang” on this day to nourish their bodies under the summer heat.

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