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Scattered showers expected nationwide Sunday, highs up to 29 C

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Light rain is expected across South Korea on Sunday, with heavier showers in some regions.
  • Temperatures will range from 12-20 degrees Celsius in the morning to 20-29 degrees Celsius in the afternoon.
  • Air quality is forecast to be good nationwide.

South Korea can expect scattered showers across the country on Sunday, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration. Rain is forecast to begin in the morning in the Gyeongsang region and on Jeju Island, extending to southern inland areas of Chungcheong and eastern Jeolla provinces in the afternoon.

By nighttime, rain is anticipated in other central regions, with the precipitation expected to cease on Jeju Island by the afternoon. Eastern Jeolla, southern inland Chungcheong, and the Gyeongsang region should see rain clear by nightfall, while the rest of the country will experience rain until early Monday morning.

Expected rainfall amounts vary, with Busan and Ulsan anticipating around 5 millimeters. Inland areas of Gangwon, eastern Jeolla, Daegu, Gyeongbuk, and Gyeongnam could receive 5 to 20 millimeters, while Jeju Island is expected to get 5 to 10 millimeters. Some northern parts of Gyeonggi and Gangwon provinces may see brief light rain before noon. Morning low temperatures will range from 12 to 20 degrees Celsius, with daytime highs reaching between 20 and 29 degrees Celsius. Air quality is expected to remain at 'good' levels nationwide.

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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.