As the oppressive summer heat drags on, more and more North Koreans are turning to traditional health remedies. This is especially true for farm workers, who face back-breaking labor under the scorching sun.<\/p>\n
“It’s been so hot lately that you break into a sweat just standing still. Farm workers regularly make chicken or duck stews\u2014they consider these healing dishes. They’re worried they won’t survive the summer if their bodies give out,” a source in South Pyongan province told Daily NK recently.<\/p>\n
On farms in Sukchon county, groups of ten farmers share a duck or chicken stew once a week. The farmers see this as crucial fuel given the brutal work they face in the blazing heat.<\/p>\n
Since meat is scarce in North Korea, crew members take turns providing a few chickens or ducks each week.<\/p>\n