Seollal holiday traffic gets smoother driving out of Seoul, but remains slow for return journeys

Today, Seollal Day, is when the holiday travel rush reaches its peak, with millions hitting the roads to reunite with loved ones.

We're seeing traffic conditions vary depending on the direction of travel, as those leaving Seoul are seeing smoother conditions, while congestion remains heavy for those returning to the capital.

According to the Korea Expressway Corporation, departing from Seoul to the city of Busan in the southeast at 6 PM Wednesday will take approximately 5 hours and 10 minutes, two and a half hours quicker than this morning.

Meanwhile, the trip from Busan to Seoul is expected to take 6 hours and 40 minutes.

Traffic in both directions is forecast to ease late tonight.