South Korea braces for early summer heat on Memorial Day

South Korea is set for a warm and mostly sunny day on June 6, marking the national holiday of Memorial Day. Temperatures are expected to climb to around 30 degrees Celsius in many areas, bringing an early taste of summer heat across the country.

The Korea Meteorological Administration forecasts that most regions will experience daytime highs near 30 degrees Celsius. The temperature difference between day and night is expected to be significant, remaining within 15 degrees Celsius in most areas. Morning lows will vary, with Seoul and Incheon at 16 degrees Celsius, while Daegu will be slightly warmer at 15 degrees Celsius and Busan at 18 degrees Celsius. Afternoon highs will see Seoul reaching 28 degrees Celsius, Daejeon 28 degrees Celsius, and Gwangju 29 degrees Celsius.

While the central regions and North Gyeongsang Province are expected to remain largely clear, the Seoul metropolitan area might see increasing cloudiness late at night. Southern regions, including South Jeolla and South Gyeongsang provinces, will experience scattered clouds before clearing up in the afternoon. Jeju Island is forecast to be mostly cloudy, gradually becoming partly cloudy in the afternoon.

Visibility may be reduced in the morning, particularly in central regions, with fog patches reducing visibility to less than 1 kilometer. The meteorological agency specifically warned drivers to be cautious of dense fog near coastal bridges, inland rivers, and lakes, urging them to reduce speed to prevent accidents.

Fine dust levels are expected to remain at 'good' levels nationwide, offering clear air for outdoor activities. The weather service advised the public to stay hydrated and take precautions against the heat as summer conditions begin to take hold.