Eating Samgyetang on Chobok: The Korean Tradition of Fighting Summer Heat with Boiling Ginseng Chicken Soup
When summer heatwaves peak in mid-July across South Korea, visitors from Western nations naturally seek iced cold drinks, crisp salads, and air-conditioned shopping malls. In stark contrast, millions of Koreans queue patiently under the scorching sun outside traditional dining halls to consume piping-hot, boiling bowls of whole chicken soup rich with medicinal ginseng, sticky rice, … Read more