"The Korean Wave" Summer Diet Method for Beating the Heat

Korea's "Furit" is calculated according to the lunar calendar, so the date of Furit varies every year. But it is roughly from mid-July to mid-August. In 2008, the initial Furit was on July 19th (Saturday), the middle Furit was on July 29th (Tuesday), and the final Furit was on August 8th (Friday).

In hot summers, everyone is looking for the best way to cool down. Koreans have revealed the secret of heat prevention - using heat to counteract heat. It is said that eating hot food can cure symptoms such as loss of appetite and general weakness caused by the high temperatures of summer. So what do Koreans eat during the hot Furit days? Let's take a look now.