In Chongro, July is the period when the year’s hottest weather begins to be followed by the heaviest rainfall. The month has two of 24 seasonal subdivisions of the year: Soso and Taeso . Soso , which refers to the beginning of summer heat, falls between the 6th and 8th. Taeso , which means the hottest day, falls on the 22nd or 23rd. This year Soso and Taeso fall on July 7 and 23 respectively. By Soso crops thrive faster than ever. Therefore, Chongroans removed weeds in paddy
