South Korean tradition of eating dog meat to beat the heat draws international criticism

August 9, 2012 - 2:22 pm | Category: World

Like many people here in America, South Koreans are facing crazy heat waves this summer.

But, unlike many people here in America, they’re dealing with it in an unusual way – by eating dog meat.

Many South Koreans eat dog meat in the belief it helps increase their stamina.

So, what better way to survive the dog days of summer than to chow down on Puffy the poodle?