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[Weather] Rain and snow all over the country on Wednesday

2025/02/11 17:00

During the day today, the temperatures recovered back to normal levels rising to 6 degrees Celsius in Seoul. All of the cold wave warnings have been lifted as well. However, as the cold recedes, it's being replaced by uninvited dust. The Seoul metropolitan area, Gangwon-do Province, and the Chungcheong-do provinces will see "bad" levels of ultra-fine dust on Wednesday. Rain will begin tonight on the west coast of Jeollanam-do Province and Jeju Island. Rain and snow are forecast all over the country tomorrow. Especially, it will snow strongly from dawn into tomorrow morning. Please be careful on the slippery roads on the way to work. Seoul will start off at zero degrees tomorrow morning, and Daejeon and Daegu at minus 1 degree. Daytime temperatures will move up to 4 degrees in Seoul and Chuncheon. In central parts of the country, you will be able to see the full moon of Jeongwoldaeboreum through the clouds. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Cold snap eases, dusty in west central regions

2025/02/11 10:00

After days of freezing temperatures, the cold snap is finally easing across Korea today. Under bright skies, we're in for a much more bearable afternoon, making it a great day to step outside. However, along with the rise in temperatures, the dust level could also go up high in most of the central regions either earlier in the day or tonight. Afternoon highs will reach around 5 to 10 degrees Celsius in most areas, a pleasant improvement from the bitter cold we've seen lately. But don't get too comfortable just yet. Another round of snow is on the way for tomorrow, west of central regions could see up to 8 centimeters of snow. The west of Gangwon-do could see 10 centimeters of heavy snow. So checking on the first full moon of the new year tomorrow because it is Jeongwol Daeboreum, might not be as clear as we wish it could be. Meanwhile, despite a shift to milder weather in the coming days, it's not quite time to put away your winter coats just yet.

[Weather] Temperatures will rise a bit from tomorrow afternoon

2025/02/10 20:00

The cold wave that came in last week has lasted for about a week. Cold wave warnings and advisories are still in place in many areas with snow falling. These freezing conditions will finally ease off a bit from tomorrow afternoon. Meanwhile, the atmosphere is drying up on the east coast. With dry weather warnings and advisories, gusty wind is also expected today in these coastal areas. Extra precautions are necessary to avoid any fires. Tomorrow morning will start off at below zero degrees in most parts of the country with Seoul at minus 5 degrees Celsius, and Busan at minus 1 degree. Daily highs will move up to 6 degrees in Seoul, 9 degrees in Daejeon, Gwangju, Daegu and Busan. On Wednesday, which is Jeongwoldaeboreum, there is rain or snow forecast all over the country. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Temperatures will rise from tomorrow afternoon

2025/02/10 17:00

The second week of February also started in the freezing cold. There were places where snow has fallen along with this cold wave today. Currently, cold wave warnings and advisories are still in place in many parts of the country. This long cold wave will gradually ease off as the temperatures rise from tomorrow afternoon. In the meantime, dry weather warnings and advisories have been issued around the east coast. Gusty wind is also expected today in these coastal areas, so please take extra care not to cause any fires. Tomorrow morning will start off at below zero degrees in most parts of the country with Seoul at minus 5 degrees Celsius, and Gwangju at minus 4 degrees. Daily highs will move up to 6 degrees in Seoul, 9 degrees in Daejeon, Gwangju, Daegu and Busan. On Wednesday, the first full moon of the Lunar new year, it will rain or snow all over the country. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Short-form] Winter’s Silent Bloom: Meet Korea’s Queens of Winter

2025/02/10 14:00

Discover Korea’s first blossoms of the new year— the winter queens that remind us that beauty and hope can flourish, even in the toughest of seasons.

M3.1 earthquake struck Chungju city early Friday morning; no damage reported

2025/02/07 20:00

Meanwhile, an earthquake measuring slightly above three on the Richter scale struck the central part of Korea in the wee hours of this Friday. Our Kim Jung-sil has more. Early Friday morning, around 2:35 AM, a magnitude 3.1 earthquake struck the central region of the country, waking people with the shake. The epicenter was located about 22 kilometers northwest of Chungju city, at a depth of 9 kilometers. The quake was felt in surrounding areas of Chungju, including Gangwon-do and parts of Gyeonggi-do Provinces. Initially, the Korea Meteorological Administration estimated the quake's magnitude at 4.2, but after further analysis, it was revised to 3.1. South Korea uses the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale to measure earthquake intensity, with 10 being the strongest. In this case, the highest tremor intensity reported in Chungju was level 5, or moderate intensity. "Level 5 means that nearly everyone in the area felt the shaking, with items like dishes and windows breaking, and unstable objects tipping over. Two aftershocks occurred by 8:30 AM, with smaller magnitudes." Experts also suggested further caution for those in the affected areas. "Although this earthquake is relatively small compared to those occurring in seismic hotspots, it may have caused strong shaking that could make some people feel uneasy. If you feel tremors, it is important to stay calm and prioritize protecting your head and body." The Ministry of the Interior and Safety has confirmed that there were no significant injuries or damages, with over 20 reports of 'shaking' as of Friday morning, the most coming from Gangwon-do with 15 reports. The Ministry has activated the emergency response system and issued an earthquake warning for the affected areas. It has also dispatched a field situation manager to Chungju to oversee the situation and ensure proper management. Kim Jung-sil, Arirang News.

[Weather] Cold wave alerts continue in most places with more snow in west coast regions

2025/02/10 10:00

This winter could be remembered as one of the warmest if last week's cold snap wasn't too bad. Hangang River was frozen on Saturday, the second latest that has happened since the record began back in 1906. It's another freezing morning for many of us with cold wave alerts in place. However, we could expect to see an improvement in conditions from this afternoon. West coast regions could see 1 to 5 centimeters of snowfall through this morning with a heavy snow advisory in place for parts of Jeollabuk-do Province. Drive with care. The rest of the country will be under mostly sunny skies, with a high of 2 degrees Celsius in the capital, 5 degrees in Daegu. Windy air could bring down the feels-like temperatures in most places. Stay bundled up. The cold air that had a firm hold on the country should finally ease this week, and we could see more seasonable temperatures return. However, another round of wintry precipitation is in the forecast for Wednesday in most parts of Korea.

Heavy snow, cold wave continue to impact S. Korea; two accident fatalities reported

2025/02/07 20:00

Thank you for joining us. I'm Yoon Jung-min. We start with harsh weather conditions that have been affecting the nation since yesterday. Intense snowfall and freezing temperatures have caused much disruption on the roads and in the skies. Park Kun-woo reports. Heavy snow and a cold wave are continuing to affect South Korea. On Friday morning, snowfall even reached 3 to 8 centimeters per hour in many areas, leading to the accumulation of up to around 15 centimeters of snow in some regions of Jeolla-do Province. Snow from the previous night, combined with sub-zero temperatures dropping below minus ten degrees Celsius, led to multiple accidents on icy roads. A cargo truck driver in their 70s died in a crash after skidding and colliding with another truck on the Seohaean Expressway in Dangjin, Chungcheongnam-do Province. A passenger in the truck sustained minor injuries. Another fatality occurred in Hongcheon-gun County, Gangwon-do Province the night before when a person, also in their 70s, was hit by a tow truck dispatched earlier to clear another accident. Due to harsh weather conditions, over 100 flights from Jeju to other domestic airports were canceled as of Friday at 3 PM. Around 90 ferries were also canceled, while roads and mountain trails were closed. The Korea Meteorological Administration urged the public to remain careful about safety and personal health. It also forecast the cold wave to begin easing next week. Park Kun-woo, Arirang News.

[Weather] More snow for Chungcheong-do and Jeolla-do provinces until tomorrow with colder conditions

2025/02/07 20:00

In addition to the snow from yesterday, more snow has been falling in Chungcheong-do and Jeolla-do provinces today. Heavy snow advisories for Seoul have been lifted, but heavy snow warnings are still in place mainly in southern Gyeonggi-do Province, the Chungcheong-do and the Jeolla-do regions. Heavy snow of more than 15 centimeters is forecast in the Chungcheong-do provinces, up to 25 centimeters in the Jeolla-do provinces by tomorrow, and up to 30 centimeters of snow is expected in the mountainous areas of Jeju Island by Sunday. Morning temperatures will go down a bit tomorrow. Seoul will start off at minus 13 degrees Celsius, Chuncheon at minus 16. Daily highs will move up to minus 3 degrees in Seoul and Chuncheon, zero degrees in Gwangju and Gyeongju. This cold spell is expected to last until this weekend and the temperatures will return back to normal levels on Monday. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

Heavy snow, cold wave continue to impact S. Korea; two accident fatalities reported

2025/02/07 17:00

Those here in Korea witnessed intense snowfall yesterday that disrupted the trip back home and the freezing temperatures overnight made the commute to work this morning equally as treacherous with some regions recording more snow today. Park Kun-woo reports. Heavy snow and a cold wave are continuing to affect South Korea. On Friday morning, snowfall even reached 3 to 8 centimeters per hour in many areas, leading to the accumulation of up to around 15 centimeters of snow in some regions of Jeolla-do Province. Snow from the previous night, combined with sub-zero temperatures dropping below minus ten degrees Celsius, led to multiple accidents on icy roads. A cargo truck driver in their 70s died in a crash after skidding and colliding with another truck on the Seohaean Expressway in Dangjin, Chungcheongnam-do Province. A passenger in the truck sustained minor injuries. Another fatality occurred in Hongcheon-gun County, Gangwon-do Province the night before when a person, also in their 70s, was hit by a tow truck dispatched earlier to clear another accident. Due to harsh weather conditions, over 100 flights from Jeju to other domestic airports were canceled as of Friday at 3 PM. Around 90 ferries were also canceled, while roads and mountain trails were closed. The Korea Meteorological Administration urged the public to remain careful about safety and personal health. It also forecast the cold wave to begin easing next week. Park Kun-woo, Arirang News.

[Weather] It will get colder tomorrow, snow in some areas

2025/02/07 17:00

Most of the snow that fell in the Seoul metropolitan area this morning has stopped, but the Chungcheong-do and Jeolla-do provinces are seeing heavy snow again. Heavy snow advisories for Seoul have been lifted, but heavy snow warnings are still in place, mainly in southern Gyeonggi-do Province, and the Chungcheong-do and Jeolla-do provinces. By tomorrow, heavy snow is expected to be more than 15 centimeters in the Chungcheong-do provinces, up to 25 centimeters in the Jeolla-do provinces, and up to 30 centimeters of snow is forecast in the mountainous areas of Jeju island by Sunday. With strong cold wind coming down from the north, the weather will get colder tomorrow. Seoul will start off at minus 13 degrees Celsius, Chuncheon at minus 16. Daily highs will move up to minus 3 degrees in Seoul and Chuncheon, minus 1 degree in Daejeon. The cold wave is expected to continue throughout the weekend and gradually turn warmer from next Monday. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

M3.1 earthquake struck Chungju city early Friday morning; no damage reported

2025/02/07 17:00

Meanwhile an earthquake measuring slightly above three on the Richter scale struck the central part of Korea in the wee hours of this Friday. Our Kim Jung-sil has more. Early Friday morning, around 2:35 AM, a magnitude 3.1 earthquake struck the central region of the country, waking people with the shake. The epicenter was located about 22 kilometers northwest of Chungju city, at a depth of 9 kilometers. The quake was felt in surrounding areas of Chungju, including Gangwon-do and parts of Gyeonggi-do Provinces. Initially, the Korea Meteorological Administration estimated the quake's magnitude at 4.2, but after further analysis, it was revised to 3.1. South Korea uses the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale to measure earthquake intensity, with 10 being the strongest. In this case, the highest tremor intensity reported in Chungju was level 5, or moderate intensity. "Level 5 means that nearly everyone in the area felt the shaking, with items like dishes and windows breaking, and unstable objects tipping over. Two aftershocks occurred by 8:30 AM, with smaller magnitudes." Experts also suggested further caution for those in the affected areas. "Although this earthquake is relatively small compared to those occurring in seismic hotspots, it may have caused strong shaking that could make some people feel uneasy. If you feel tremors, it is important to stay calm and prioritize protecting your head and body." The Ministry of the Interior and Safety has confirmed that there were no significant injuries or damages, with over 20 reports of 'shaking' as of Friday morning, the most coming from Gangwon-do with 15 reports. The Ministry has activated the emergency response system and issued an earthquake warning for the affected areas. It has also dispatched a field situation manager to Chungju to oversee the situation and ensure proper management. Kim Jung-sil, Arirang News.

State of emergency declared for Santorini after quakes

2025/02/07 10:00

Over in Greece, the government declared a state of emergency on Thursday for the island of Santorini, following more than seven-thousand undersea earthquakes that began on January 31. The most significant was a 5.2-magnitude quake on Wednesday. This has prompted the evacuation of more than ten-thousand residents and workers on the island. Authorities have closed schools, restricted access to coastal areas due to landslide risks, and deployed emergency services, including the army and police. While damage has been minimal, the state of emergency is to stay in effect until March 3.

M3.1 earthquake struck Chungju city early Friday morning; no damage reported

2025/02/07 10:00

Early this morning, a magnitude 3.1 earthquake hit South Korea's central city of Chungju, with reports of shaking in surrounding areas. No major damage has been reported yet. Our Kim Jung-sil reports. Early Friday morning, around 2:35 AM, a magnitude 3.1 earthquake struck the central region of the country, waking people with the shake. The epicenter was located about 22 kilometers northwest of Chungju city, at a depth of 9 kilometers. Initially, the Korea Meteorological Administration estimated the quake's magnitude at 4.2, but after further analysis, it was revised to 3.1. The initial estimate of 4.2 triggered emergency disaster alerts across a wide area, including Chungcheong-do, Gyeonggi-do, and even parts of Seoul. South Korea uses the Modified Mercalli Intensity scale to measure earthquake intensity, with 10 being the strongest. In this case, the highest tremor intensity reported in Chungju was level 5, or moderate intensity. "This earthquake caused tremors with a maximum intensity of level 5 in Chungcheongbuk-do Province, and shaking was also detected in parts of Gangwon-do and Gyeonggi-do provinces. Level 5 means that nearly everyone in the area felt the shaking, with items like dishes and windows breaking, and unstable objects tipping over. Following the earthquake, two aftershocks occurred by 8:30 AM, with smaller magnitudes." Expert also suggested further caution for those in the affected areas. "Although this earthquake, with a magnitude of 3.1, is relatively small compared to those occurring in seismic hotspots, it may have caused strong shaking that could make some people feel uneasy. If you feel tremors during an earthquake, it is important to stay calm and prioritize protecting your head and body." The Ministry of the Interior and Safety has confirmed that there were no significant injuries or damages, with 23 earthquake-related reports across the regions as of 2:54 AM, the most coming from Gangwon-do with 13 reports. The Ministry has activated the emergency response system and issued an earthquake warning for the affected areas. It has also dispatched a field situation manager to Chungju to oversee the situation and ensure proper management. Kim Jung-sil, Arirang News.

[Weather] Severe cold weather with snow storm

2025/02/07 12:00

Brace yourselves—winter feels like it's in full swing this week. It's been bringing freezing temperatures AND heavy snow across the country. A snowstorm is making things even more challenging. Snow alerts have been expanded to most parts of Korea. The capital area could see 8 to 10 centimeters of snow in the morning. Chungcheong-do Province could see up to 15 centimeters of snow into Saturday, Snowy days should be less cold but that's not the case for today. A strong cold wave continues with a cold wave warning remaining in place for central regions. Afternoon highs will be similar to morning lows. Seoul will get up to minus 7 degrees, but the feels like temperature will be as low as minus 14 degrees. Daegu should see a high of minus 1 degrees. The wintry mix continues in Jeolla-do Provinces and Jeju through Sunday. Stay safe on the road! Staying extremely cold through Monday morning, then things will be much more bearable next week.

[Weather] More snow is forecast across the country, cold spell continues

2025/02/06 20:00

Cold wave warnings and advisories have been in place in most parts of the country for several days already. With freezing cold conditions in Seoul, the Han River is partially frozen. The cold spell will continue to freeze the country tomorrow. Meanwhile, from this afternoon, snow has been falling across the country, including Seoul. By tomorrow morning, up to 15 centimeters of snow is expected on the west coast of Chungcheongnam-do Province and the Jeolla-do provinces, 1 to 5 centimeters in the Seoul metropolitan area and 3 to 8 centimeters in rest of the central inland areas. Most of this snow will ease off from tomorrow afternoon, but more snow is forecast in the southwest and on Jeju Island until this weekend. Tomorrow, Seoul will be as cold as today at minus 12 degrees, and Daejeon at minus 7 degrees. Highs will move up to minus 6 degrees in Seoul, 3 degrees in Busan. This cold wave will continue until this weekend and recover back to normal readings from early next week. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] More snow for this afternoon, cold wave continues

2025/02/06 17:00

This morning, there was a severe cold spell below minus 10 degrees Celsius nationwide. Cold wave warnings and advisories have been still in effect in most parts of the country for several days. With Arctic cold in Seoul, the Han River is partially frozen. More snow has been falling across the country, including in Seoul, from this afternoon. By tomorrow morning, up to 15 centimeters of snow will fall on the west coast of Chungcheongnam-do Province and the Jeolla-do provinces, 1 to 5 centimeters in the Seoul metropolitan area and 3 to 8 centimeters in the rest of the central inland areas. Most of this snow will ease off from tomorrow afternoon, but more snow is forecast in the Jeolla-do provinces and on Jeju Island until this weekend. Tomorrow, Seoul will be as cold as today at minus 12 degrees, and Daegu at minus 4 degrees. Highs will move up to minus 6 degrees in Seoul, minus 2 degrees in Gwangju and Daegu. The cold wave is expected to continue until this weekend and then recover back to normal readings. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

Tremors continue in Santorini with two thirds of residents evacuating island

2025/02/06 17:00

Over in the Greek island of Santorini. Rampant tremors have forced two-thirds of the residents on the island to evacuate. According to local broadcasters citing authorities there more than 11-thousand of the island's 16-thousand residents have sought shelter on the mainland. Of them 7-thousand took ferries while 4-thousand left on planes. There have been hundreds of quakes in the region around Santorini over the past two weeks. No casualties nor damages have been reported but concerns are mounting that the series of small tremors may be a precursor to a major earthquake.

[Weather] More freezing temperatures and return of snow in most regions this afternoon

2025/02/06 10:00

It has been an absolutely frigid week here, with a cold wave warning remaining in place for most of the central parts of Korea. In Seoul, we woke up to lows of around -12 degrees Celsius, but with the wind chill, it feels even colder. And if you think that's bad, some parts of Gangwon Province, have dropped to minus 20 degrees. Snow and bitterly cold winds are making conditions even tougher for the west coast of Jeolla-do Province and Jeju with 3 to 8 centimeters of more snow in store through this morning. THEN snow returns to central regions continuing into Friday. The capital could see up to 5 centimeters, Jeollabuk-do Province could be getting 5 to 10 centimeters of snowfall. Be careful out on the roads. Bone-chilling temperatures will ease just a bit with highs jumping to above freezing in Seoul at 1 degree, Daegu and Gwangju at 3 degrees. We'll have to wait until early next week to see some much-needed cold relief. Stay warm and keep those hot drinks close.

Tremors continue in Santorini with two thirds of residents evacuating island

2025/02/06 10:00

As tremors continue to shake the world-famous Greek island of Santorini, two-thirds of the residents on the island have reportedly left. According to Greek public broadcaster ERT, on Wednesday, citing officials, more than 11-thousand of the island's 16-thousand residents evacuated to the mainland. Of them, 7-thousand took ferries, while 4-thousand left on passenger planes. There have been hundreds of earthquakes in the region around Santorini for the past 13 days. While there have been no injuries or major damage, concerns are growing that the series of small tremors may be a precursor to a major earthquake.