Food & Drink
Eel and octopus named must-eat seafood as summer heat rises in Korea
haps Magazine Korea
July 1, 2025
(haps Magazine Korea)
As temperatures climb in July, the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries has recommended two nutrient-rich seafood options to beat the heat: conger eel and octopus.
Often called “sea eel,” the conger eel is a saltwater fish that resembles freshwater eel but lives exclusively in the ocean.
It’s packed with vitamins A and E, making it beneficial for eye health and skin aging prevention.
Octopus, another seasonal favorite, is high in protein and rich in taurine, an amino acid known to reduce blood cholesterol levels.
Both are commonly served boiled, stewed, or stir-fried in Korean cuisine.
Often called “sea eel,” the conger eel is a saltwater fish that resembles freshwater eel but lives exclusively in the ocean.
It’s packed with vitamins A and E, making it beneficial for eye health and skin aging prevention.
Octopus, another seasonal favorite, is high in protein and rich in taurine, an amino acid known to reduce blood cholesterol levels.
Both are commonly served boiled, stewed, or stir-fried in Korean cuisine.