Intense Heat Returns to South Korea This Weekend, Highs Near 34 Degrees Celsius Possible

South Korea is bracing for a resurgence of stifling heat beginning this weekend, as the North Pacific high-pressure system extends over the Korean Peninsula. Daytime high temperatures are forecast to climb as high as 34 degrees Celsius in some areas, prompting concerns about potential heatwave advisories being expanded.

Light rain is expected in parts of the Seoul metropolitan area and Gangwon Province until Saturday morning. However, temperatures are predicted to rise rapidly thereafter. The Korea Meteorological Administration forecasts morning lows between 21 and 26 degrees Celsius and afternoon highs ranging from 27 to 34 degrees Celsius on Sunday.

The heatwave is expected to persist into the following week, with temperatures remaining higher than average. The movement of Typhoon Haishen and the northern atmospheric pressure trough will be key factors determining the timing and location of rainfall. Residents are advised to take precautions against the heat.