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South Korea faces cloudy skies and scattered rain

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • South Korea is expected to experience cloudy skies with scattered rain across most regions on Sunday.
  • The rain, starting in the southern areas, will spread to central regions by afternoon and continue until early Monday.
  • Drivers are advised to exercise caution due to reduced visibility and slippery roads.

Most of South Korea will be under cloudy skies with scattered rain on Sunday, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration. The precipitation is forecast to begin in the southern regions in the morning before expanding to central areas in the afternoon.

The rain is expected to persist until early Monday. Specific rainfall amounts are predicted to range from around 5 millimeters in Seoul, Incheon, and surrounding Gyeonggi Province, to 5-20 millimeters in inland mountainous areas of Gangwon Province and eastern parts of Jeolla and Gyeongsang provinces. Coastal areas of Gangwon Province and some parts of Busan and Ulsan may see less than 5 millimeters.

Authorities are urging caution for drivers, as the rain could lead to reduced visibility and slippery road conditions. Drivers are advised to maintain safe distances and reduce speed.

Temperatures will remain close to seasonal averages, with morning lows ranging from 12 to 20 degrees Celsius and daytime highs reaching 20 to 30 degrees Celsius. Some mountainous areas in Gangwon Province could experience dense fog with visibility under 200 meters due to easterly winds.

Fine dust levels are expected to be at a 'good' level across all regions.

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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.