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What traditional food do Koreans eat on their birthday?
10-14-2025
What traditional food do Koreans eat on their birthday?
Benefits of seaweed soup
Why do Koreans eat seaweed soup on birthdays?
In Korea, new mothers were traditionally given seaweed soup after childbirth.
It’s because seaweed is rich in iron, iodine, and calcium that help restore strength.
Over time, seaweed soup became the birthday dish, to remember a mother’s hardship during childbirth.
Health benefits of Korea’s seaweed soup
- Blood & vessel health Alginate and fucoidan 
→ bind and remove LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, helping keep blood clear.
- Digestive function & constipation relief Rich in soluble dietary fiber 
→ promotes bowel movement.
- Minerals & vitamins
High in calcium, magnesium, and zinc 
→ supports bone health.
- Postpartum recovery
Rich in iodine and iron 
→ supports blood replenishment for new mothers.
Medical Korea Where Your Days Begin Again
What traditional food do Koreans eat on their birthday?
Benefits of seaweed soup
Why do Koreans eat seaweed soup on birthdays?
In Korea, new mothers were traditionally given seaweed soup after childbirth.
It’s because seaweed is rich in iron, iodine, and calcium that help restore strength.
Over time, seaweed soup became the birthday dish, to remember a mother’s hardship during childbirth.
Health benefits of Korea’s seaweed soup
- Blood & vessel health Alginate and fucoidan 
→ bind and remove LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, helping keep blood clear.
- Digestive function & constipation relief Rich in soluble dietary fiber 
→ promotes bowel movement.
- Minerals & vitamins
High in calcium, magnesium, and zinc 
→ supports bone health.
- Postpartum recovery
Rich in iodine and iron 
→ supports blood replenishment for new mothers.
Medical Korea Where Your Days Begin Again

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