Sudan (Korean: 수단; Hanja: 水團/水𩜵) is a traditional Korean punch made with boiled grain cake balls and honeyed water.
[1] It is usually served during the summer for quenching thirst.
Traditionally Sudan was always served during a village rite in the 6th month of the Korean calendar (lunar).
Korean farmers prayed for a bountiful harvest and god's blessing for their life in the future by making food offering including foods and Sudan drink.
[2] Hwachae made with rice (or other grain) cakes or rice (or other grain) balls are called sudan (수단).