As temperatures rise dramatically this week across the Korean Peninsula, North Korea's state media has proposed that dog-meat soup is the ideal remedy to combat the summer heat. This nutritious and traditional dish was highlighted in Rodong Sinmun, along with refreshing options like watermelon and fish porridge, suggesting a variety of meals to beat the unusually warm nights currently affecting the nation.

Dog meat soup and bubbling ginseng broths are being proffered by North Korea's leadership as home remedies to take the edge off a spell of searing weather.

DMZ, (South Korea), Aug 7 — Dog meat soup and bubbling ginseng broths are being proffered by North Korea’s leadership as home remedies to take the edge off a spell of searing...