In Korea the three hottest days of summer are referred to as sambok (삼복) or boknal (복날). Covering the span of a month, the three hottest days of the summer were traditionally a holiday for the farmers. This year, the dates to watch out for are: - Chobok (초복) on July 15, 2024. - Jungbok (중복) on July 25, 2024. - Malbok (말복) on August 14, 2024. What to eat: Samgyetang (삼계탕) Ginseng chicken stew is probably the most popular dish on the hottest days of the summer. Served in a hot bowl about to boil over, one small tender chicken stuffed with rice sits in the broth with ginseng, garlic and jujube dates. Other popular options include Jangeo (장어), or eel which is rich in vitamin A and E and said to stimulate blood circulation. If you don’t want something so hot though, Korea has a number of cold soups too including: Kongguksu (콩국수), Kongguksu (콩국수), Mul Naengmyeon (물 냉면). And of course, there’s always patbingsu. Want more information? Check out www.thesoulofseoul.net for summer in Korea tips and the food to find. Follow @thesoulofseoulblog for more Korea-centric travel and culture information. #삼복 #초복 #삼계탕 #한국음식 #samgyetang #koreanchickensoup #koreanfood #summerinkorea #sambok