Pyongyang: North Koreans are turning to traditional remedies to cope with soaring temperatures, with dog meat soup becoming a popular choice as the Korean Peninsula experiences extreme heat. Temperatures in Pyongyang reached a record 36.7 degrees Celsius, the highest since meteorological records began in the country.

According to Thai News Agency, state-run television KRT has been broadcasting weather reports and offering health advice to the public, which includes recommendations for urination, swimming, and outdoor exercise practices. The state media has highlighted "Sambok," the hottest period of the year, where consuming dog meat soup is believed to help the body endure the summer heat.

The North Korean state media continues to project images of leader Kim Jong-un as a resilient figure standing with his people against the harsh weather. They have revisited stories of his past activities, such as his 2013 summer visit to a construction site, his 2018 hike through rain to scout a hot spring resort, and his visit to a seafood processing plant in temperatures of 39 degrees Celsius. However, there are no details disclosed about his activities during this current heatwave.