Sambok days in Korea

In Korea, the hottest period of the year is called 'Sambok Heat.' Have you ever heard of 'Sambok Heat’? 'Sambok' means ‘Three Bok days', "Chobok", "Jungbok" and "Malbok". Today, we will learn about 'Bok days' and the food we eat on the Bok day!

<Origin>

 

'Sambok' means ‘Three Bok days', "Chobok", "Jungbok" and "Malbok". Then, do you know the meaning of the word 'Bok'? Actually, it is originated by Chinese character that looks like a dog lying on its stomach. So it means that you are lying on your stomach instead of getting up because of the hot weather.

 

 

<Date>

 

So, when are the 'Bok days'? The first one is 'Chobok' which is July 17th, meaning beginning of the summer. The second Bok day is 'Jungbok' represents July 27th, and the last 'Malbok' is August 16th. Chobok and Jungbok are 10 days apart, Jungbok and Malbok are 20 days apart, the total is about 30 days.

 

 

<Food>

 

In Korea, there is a term called "Yi-yeol Chi-yeol", which means to beat the heat by eating hot food. Typically, there is 'Samgyetang', a traditional Korean dish made with chicken and ginseng. They also eat high calorie, high protein food such as eels.

 

 

The weather is now over 30 degrees Celsius, and even a few minutes of outdoor activities will make you sweat. Try to eat something that can cool you down in Yeonsu-gu!

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