As an intense heatwave sweeps North Korea, state media has once again urged citizens to eat dog meat soup, describing it as a "highly nutritious" food believed to help the body cope with soaring temperatures. The recommendation, published in Rodong Sinmun, comes alongside advice on preventing heat-related illnesses, even as temperatures in several regions are expected to reach up to 40°C.
As scorching temperatures continue to grip the Korean Peninsula, North Korea has revived one of its most controversial seasonal health recommendations. The country's state-run media is encouraging people to consume dog meat soup, claiming the traditional dish can help the body withstand the sweltering summer heat.
North Korea recommends dog meat soup for summer
According to the , North Korea's ruling Workers' Party newspaper, , recently published a summer health advisory offering guidance on staying safe during the ongoing heatwave. Alongside common cooling foods, the publication listed dog meat soup as one of the "highly nutritious foods" suitable for the season.
The report featured an interview with a senior doctor from Pyongyang General Hospital, who cautioned that extreme heat can aggravate conditions such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and hyperthyroidism, while also increasing the risk of heat exhaustion and heatstroke.
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