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Beat the summer heat with dog meat, South Korean cuisine (Photos)

Beat the Summer Heat with Dog Meat, South Korean Cuisine (Photos)

The consumption of dog meat has had a long history in South Korea as well as other Eastern Asian countries. South Koreans call their 3 hottest days of the year Boknal and traditionally go to picnics in the mountains and valleys. People beat the summer heat by dining on liquor and dog meat. Dog meat is a traditional cuisine. The meat is considered to possess qualities that help stamina and balance the body's heat during the summer months.
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