Traffic expected to increase as monsoon eases in South Korea

South Korea anticipates a significant surge in highway traffic on Sunday, with an estimated 4.84 million vehicles expected to use expressways nationwide. This increase is attributed to a temporary lull in the monsoon season, offering a window for travel.

The Korea Expressway Corporation forecasts peak congestion heading towards Seoul, particularly on the Yeongdong and Seoul-Yangyang expressways. The heaviest traffic is predicted to occur around 4 PM, with delays expected to ease by late evening.

Conversely, traffic flowing away from the capital is expected to be largely unimpeded. Travel times from major cities to Seoul are projected to be considerably longer than the return journeys. For instance, the trip from Busan to Seoul is estimated to take 4 hours and 30 minutes, while the return journey is expected to take 4 hours and 10 minutes.