North Koreans Urged to Beat the Heat With “Dog-Meat Soup”

North Korean state media reportedly encouraged residents to cope with extreme summer heat by eating dog-meat soup, a practice tied to traditional beliefs about cooling and stamina. The call has drawn condemnation abroad, with critics arguing it normalizes cruelty and contributes to animal welfare concerns. Supporters of the practice claim it is a cultural remedy, but the reporting also suggests the messaging is tied to domestic morale and everyday survival during weather hardships. The guidance is expected to spread through local broadcasts as temperatures rise.