Samgyetang: The Soul-Soothing Soup for Korea’s Most Hectic Days

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Korean cuisine often asks more than Are you hungry? It asks, How is your body doing? On a recent long weekend in May 2026, I found the answer in a steaming clay pot of Samgyetang (Ginseng Chicken Soup). The holiday began with an unexpected challenge. What was supposed to be a relaxing five-day family break—starting