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[Weather] Rain will continue across the country tomorrow

2025/06/13 20:00

Rain has been falling everywhere today. The rain clouds have gradually spread to the southern parts of the Chungcheong-do provinces, and it is expected to rain in the Seoul metropolitan area tonight. Jeju will get as much as 180 millimeters of heavy rain, and the mountainous areas will receive more than 250 millimeters. The south coast will also receive more than 120 millimeters of heavy rain. As heavy rain is concentrated on Jeju Island and the south coast, a preliminary heavy rain warning has been issued for these areas. Gusty winds are also forecast between tonight and early morning tomorrow, so a preliminary strong wind warning has also been issued. Tomorrow, morning will start off at around 19 to 21 degrees Celsius in most parts of the country. Daily highs will move up to 30 degrees in Seoul and Chuncheon, 27 degrees in Gwangju and Gyeongju. This rain will continue until next Monday. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Heavy rain on Jeju and south coast with strong winds

2025/06/13 17:00

It's raining everywhere today. The rain clouds have gradually spread to the southern parts of the Chungcheong-do provinces, and it will rain in the Seoul metropolitan area tonight. Jeju will get as much as 180 millimeters of heavy rain, and the mountainous areas will receive more than 250 millimeters. The south coast will also see more than 120 millimeters of heavy rain. As rain is concentrated on Jeju Island and the south coast, a preliminary heavy rain warning has been issued for these areas. Winds are also expected to strengthen between tonight and early morning tomorrow, so a preliminary strong wind warning is also in effect. Tomorrow morning, most areas will start off at around 19 to 21 degrees Celsius. Daily highs will move up to 30 degrees in Seoul and Chuncheon, 28 degrees in Daejeon and Daegu. The rain will continue on and off until Monday. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

Intense rainfall in southern regions through Saturday

2025/06/13 10:00

Jeju Island saw its first monsoon rains of the summer, a week earlier than average. And this morning, Jeolla-do regions are seeing rain, which will gradually expand to the rest of the country then it will be rainy on Saturday nationwide. Intense rainfall is expected tonight and tomorrow morning, especially in the south. Until tomorrow, Jeju's mountainous areas could see over 250 millimeters of rain, the southern coast and areas around Jirisan Mountain expecting more than 120 millimeters. Central-northern areas, including Seoul, can expect 5 to 20 millimeters. Rain and cloudy skies bring heat relief to southern regions today, falling to the mid-twenties, but the capital area stays hot at 30 degrees in Seoul. Rain will make it comeback in Jeju on Sunday and gradually spread across the entire country. Those planning to travel to the southern parts of Korea this weekend, especially to Jeju, beware of heavy rain and stay safe!

[Weather] Rainy season started on Jeju Island, rain nationwide this weekend

2025/06/12 20:00

The rainy season started on Jeju Island already today. It's a week earlier than usual and the third earliest rainy season ever. It will start to rain in Jeollanam-do Province and Gyeongsangnam-do Province by dawn tomorrow. By the end of the day, rain will spread to the southern parts of the Chungcheong-do provinces. As for the amount of rainfall, About 150 millimeters of strong rain is expected in Jeju Island and more than 200 millimeters in the mountainous areas. Some areas will have rain pouring at 20 to 40 millimeters per hour at some point. Heavy rain of more than 100 millimeters is forecast around the south coast and 5 to 40 millimeters in the Chungcheong-do provinces. Seoul, Daejeon, Daegu, Busan and Jeju will start off at 19 degrees Celsius. Daily highs will move up to 30 degrees in Seoul and Chuncheon, 28 degrees in Daegu and Gyeongju. Rain will continue until Monday across the country. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Rainy season started on Jeju Island, rain nationwide this weekend

2025/06/12 17:00

The rainy season started on Jeju Island today. It's a week earlier than usual. Starting with Jeju Island today, the rain will spread to the Chungcheong-do provinces and the south tomorrow and to the whole country on Saturday. Looking at the expected amount of rainfall, there will be as much as 150 millimeters of heavy rain on Jeju Island and more than 200 millimeters in the mountainous areas. Some areas will have rain pouring at 20 to 40 millimeters per hour at some point. Heavy rain of more than 100 millimeters is expected around the south coast and 5 to 40 millimeters in the Chungcheong-do provinces. Seoul, Daejeon, Daegu, Busan and Jeju will start off at 19 degrees Celsius. Daily highs will move up to 30 degrees in Seoul and Chuncheon, 25 degrees in Gwangju and Jeju. The rain that covers the whole country on Saturday will continue until Monday. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

Death toll in flood-hit South African province rises to 49

2025/06/12 10:00

Devastating floods have swept through South Africa's Eastern Cape province, killing nearly 50 and leaving many missing. Officials warn the death toll may rise. On Wednesday, at least 49 people were confirmed dead as heavy rain and even rare snowfall struck the region early on Tuesday, overwhelming rivers and causing mudslides around Mthatha and Mthatha 주변 마을. Eastern Cape's provincial premier described the scene as catastrophic, saying, "As we speak here, other bodies are being discovered," and that "The numbers are just escalating hour after hour." A school bus was also washed away by floodwaters near Mthatha. Six high school students have been confirmed dead, three others rescued from trees, and four remain missing. The floods have damaged at least 58 schools and 20 hospitals. Hundreds of families have been left homeless and in temporary shelters. Weather officials warn that the extreme weather patterns could persist for several days, posing an ongoing risk.

Monsoon rain starts on Jeju, intense rain in south due to Typhoon Wutip in coming days

2025/06/12 10:00

Jeju Island will see its first monsoon rains of the summer a week earlier than average. Meanwhile, inland areas will continue to experience heat at around 30 degrees Celsius. Now, we do have to talk about Typhoon Wutip, the first typhoon of the season. It's not expected to directly impact the Korean Peninsula, but the increased moisture could lead to significant rainfall through the weekend. Until Saturday, Jeju can expect heavy downpours with over 200 millimeters of rain. As we can see, the southern provinces will be seeing heavier showers, with the south coast seeing up to 100 millimeters. But for today, upper regions stay sunny and hot with a high of 32 degrees in the capital, possibly being the hottest day of the season but staying rather cloudy in most of the southern regions. Jeju will start to see monsoon rain in the morning. Nationwide rain is expected over the weekend. Let's keep an eye on the developing rain system.

[Weather] Summer heat across the country, high UV rays

2025/06/11 20:00

Summer heat of around 30 degrees Celsius warmed up most parts of the country. The daytime temperature moved up to 29 degrees in Seoul. Tomorrow, temperatures will rise up to 31 degrees. Under the clear skies, strong UV rays continue during the day. The ultraviolet index will rise to a very high level from the morning. Then, UV rays will be at their peak in the afternoon. Make sure to protect yourself from the strong rays. Tomorrow morning, Seoul, Daejeon, and Gyeongju will start off at 17 degrees, Busan at 20 degrees. Highs will move up to 30 degrees in Chuncheon, Daejeon and Daegu, 23 degrees in Jeju. It will start to rain on Jeju Island tomorrow and spread to southern parts of Chungcheong-do Province by Friday. Rain is forecast all over the country on Saturday. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Summer heat continues with high UV rays

2025/06/11 17:00

Today, heat of around 30 degrees Celsius appeared in most parts of the country. The daytime temperature rose up to 29 degrees in Seoul. Daegu was as high as 30 degrees. Temperatures will stay as hot as today at 31 degrees in Seoul tomorrow. The UV rays are strong during the day under the clear skies. The ultraviolet index will rise to a very high level from the morning. UV rays will be at their peak in the afternoon. Be sure to protect yourself from the strong rays. Tomorrow morning, Seoul, Daejeon, and Gyeongju will start off at 17 degrees, Daegu at 18 degrees. Highs will move up to 30 degrees in Chuncheon, Daejeon and Daegu, 25 degrees in Busan. Rain will begin in Jeju Island tomorrow and expand to southern parts of Chungcheong-do Province by Friday. It will rain all over the country on Saturday. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

Heat returns to Seoul, very high UV rays across Korea

2025/06/11 10:00

While the southern regions had more intense heat yesterday, the southern regions had more intense heat yesterday. the Seoul metropolitan area saw some cloud cover that offered comfortable conditions. But with clear skies returning to the capital area, temperatures will be on the rise again. Meanwhile, Gyeongju, where it soared past 34 degrees yesterday, will see temperatures drop slightly to around 30 degrees. The sun will be very strong, with the UV index expected to be "very high" across the country. Except on Jeju Island with cloudy skies in store and a high of 24 degrees, but most cities will be getting up to 29 degrees this afternoon. Meanwhile, a tropical depression formed yesterday over the waters west of the Philippines. It's forecasted to head towards southern China. This system could bring tropical moisture up to Korea, raising the possibility of heavy rain towards the end of the week. Let's keep an eye on that developing rain system. For now, we are looking at nationwide rain on Saturday!

[Weather] Back to hot conditions tomorrow, gusty winds until tomorrow morning

2025/06/10 20:00

Cloudy and rainy conditions appeared today in central parts of the country. The daytime temperatures did not rise too much. The temperature in Seoul rose up to only 26 degrees Celsius, which is about 4 degrees lower than yesterday. It will be hotter tomorrow all over the country. Until tomorrow morning, gusty winds will blow around the eastern parts of Gangwon-do Province. There will be places with strong winds of more than 15 meters per second. In addition, Jeju island will receive frequent rain until Saturday. Tomorrow morning will start cool with Seoul and Daejeon at 16 degrees, Gwangju at 17 degrees. Daily highs will move up to 29 degrees in Seoul, Daejeon and Gwangju, 31 degrees in Daegu and Gyeongju. There is rain forecast starting from the Chungcheong-do provinces, and southern regions on Friday and spreading to the whole country on Saturday. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Strong winds tomorrow morning, heat across the country

2025/06/10 17:00

In the central part of the country, it was cloudy and rainy today. The daytime temperatures did not rise significantly. The temperature in Seoul rose up to only 26 degrees Celsius, which is about 4 degrees lower than yesterday. However, the east coast and southern areas continued to be hot during the day. It will be hotter tomorrow across the country. In addition, strong winds will blow around the eastern parts of Gangwon-do Province until tomorrow morning. There will be places with gusty winds of more than 15 meters per second. Not only that, Jeju Island will receive frequent rain until Saturday. Tomorrow morning will start cool with Seoul and Daejeon at 16 degrees, Chuncheon at 14 degrees. Daily highs will move up to 29 degrees in Seoul, Daejeon and Gwangju, 27 degrees in Busan. There is rain forecast starting from the Chungcheong-do provinces, and southern areas on Friday and spreading to the whole country on Saturday. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

Intense heat remains for the south, spotty rain up north

2025/06/10 10:00

Summer is certainly starting strong, and the heat is already quite intense. The capital area could see some spotty rain, which could bring down the highs from yesterday's sweltering heat but the heat will persist in the southern regions, with many areas climbing above 30 degrees. Meanwhile, parts of Jeju could see 5 to 20 millimeters of rain until this morning. Meanwhile, the UV index is expected to be "very high" in most areas, except in the capital area where there'll be sprinkles of rain. Gwangju will get up to 29 degrees with the highest level of UV rays this afternoon, so sun protection is a must! Also, those in Daegu and Gyeongju will need to stay safe in the intense heat at a high of 33 degrees. The latter half of the week will see more cloudy days. And Saturday is looking like it will be rainy nationwide. Warm weather will continue for the time being. Please remember to take good care of your health.

[Weather] Summer heat across the country with high humidity

2025/06/09 20:00

The weather is scorching hot today as well. The daytime temperature moved up to around 30 degrees Celsius across the country. Seoul felt as hot as 30 degrees, Daejeon and Jeonju 31, Gumi 32 degrees today. It feels even hotter than the actual readings due to the high humidity. This hot weather is expected to continue throughout this week. With strong sunshine, the ultraviolet index also stays strong from the morning. Then, it soars up to very high levels all over the country in the afternoon. In particular, Jindo in Jeollanam-do Province, where UV rays are as high as "dangerous" levels between noon and 3 in the afternoon. Tomorrow morning will start warm nationwide at around 18 to 20 degrees. Daily highs will move up to 28 degrees in Seoul, 33 degrees in Daegu and Gyeongju. Rain is forecast for the time being on Jeju Island starting from tomorrow. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Hot weather across the country with high humidity

2025/06/09 17:00

The weather clock is moving towards summer. The daytime temperature rose to around 30 degrees Celsius across the country. Seoul felt as hot as 30 degrees, Daejeon and Jeonju 31, Gumi 32 degrees today. It feels even hotter than the actual readings with high humidity. This summer heat is expected to continue throughout this week. In addition, the ultraviolet index is also strong from the morning. It soars up to very high levels all over the country in the afternoon. In particular, Jindo in Jeollanam-do Province, where UV rays are as high as "dangerous" levels between noon and 3 in the afternoon. Tomorrow morning will start warm nationwide at around 18 to 20 degrees. Daily highs will move up to 28 degrees in Seoul, 30 degrees in Daejeon and Gwangju. Starting tomorrow, there's rain for the time being on Jeju Island. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Hot and sunny with very high UV rays, rainy in Jeju this week

2025/06/09 10:00

Get ready for another scorcher today, with temperatures climbing to around 30 degrees Celsius this afternoon in the capital and even higher in most parts of Korea. The warming trend will continue through this week with daily highs staying above seasonal norms. We're also expecting some scattered showers, mainly in Chungcheongbuk-do and Gyeongsangbuk-do provinces, later today. Jeju Island will remain cloudy throughout the day, with rain expected from late tonight. Seoul and Chuncheon will get up to 30 degrees, Gwangju and Daegu will jump to 31 degrees, with very high UV rays expected nationwide this afternoon. The sunlight feels too strong for early June. Take caution with sun protection! While it will be mostly sunny and hot in inland areas throughout the week, Jeju will see rain from tonight into Saturday, so for those planning to travel to Jeju, beware of rainy weather this week! Meanwhile, stay cool and hydrated today!

[Weather] Summer heat continues, high UV rays during the day

2025/06/05 20:00

Temperatures stayed above 25 degrees Celsius in most parts of the country during the day. In the Gyeongsang-do provinces, Gumi and Gimcheon, it was around 30 degrees Celsius. As such, the gap between daily highs and lows widens to around 20 degrees. A light jacket is necessary when you go out in the evening. You should prepare for the heat in advance. On Friday, Memorial Day, the daytime temperature in Seoul will move up to 28 degrees, and the summer heat will come around. The ultraviolet index will soar to a very high level across the country. In addition, ozone concentrations will increase in some areas including the Seoul metropolitan area. Tomorrow morning, Seoul and Busan will start off at 18 degrees, Daegu at 16 degrees. Highs will move up to 28 degrees in Seoul and Gwangju, 29 degrees in Chuncheon and Daejeon. Frequent rain is forecast for Jeju Island for next few days. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

[Weather] Summer-like weather with huge temperature swings

2025/06/05 17:00

It was above 25 degrees Celsius in most areas in the middle of the day. The Gyeongsang-do provinces, Gumi and Gimcheon were as hot as 30 degrees Celsius. As such, the gap between daily highs and lows widens to around 20 degrees. Please bring a light coat when you go out in the evening. You need to prepare well for the heat from now on. On Friday, Memorial Day, the daytime temperature in Seoul will rise up to 28 degrees, and the summer heat will come around. The ultraviolet index will soar to a very high level across the country. In addition, ozone concentrations will increase in some areas including the Seoul metropolitan area. Tomorrow morning, Seoul and Busan will start off at 18 degrees, Chuncheon at 14 degrees. Highs will move up to 28 degrees in Seoul and Gwangju, 30 degrees in Daegu and Gyeongju. It is expected that there will be frequent rain in Jeju Island. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

Mangjong today, summer warmth with strong UV rays

2025/06/05 10:00

Today marks 'Mangjong,' the third of summer's seasonal terms, and true to the season, it's going to be quite warm this afternoon. Most parts will see summer warmth sticking around through the weekend. Also, the skies will be mostly clear nationwide, and with clean air blowing in, our air quality will be good. With a gentle breeze, it almost feels like autumn rather than spring thanks to clear blue skies we've had lately. BUT strong sunlight will boost UV rays during the hottest parts of the day. So wear hats or carry UV umbrellas to protect yourselves. Seoul will reach 27 degrees, Daejeon and Gwangju seeing highs of 28 degrees. At least, the humidity won't be high, so the heat will not feel overwhelming, and it'll cool down quickly once the sun sets. It will be mostly clear across the country with afternoon summer warmth through next week, excluding Jeju, where rain is in the forecast this weekend.

Mangjong today, summer warmth with strong UV rays

2025/06/05 10:00

Today marks 'Mangjong,' the third of summer's seasonal terms, and true to the season, it's going to be quite warm this afternoon. Most parts will see summer warmth sticking around through the weekend. Also, the skies will be mostly clear nationwide, and with clean air blowing in, our air quality will be good. With a gentle breeze, it almost feels like autumn rather than spring thanks to clear blue skies we've had lately. BUT strong sunlight will boost UV rays during the hottest parts of the day. So wear hats or carry UV umbrellas to protect yourselves. Seoul will reach 27 degrees, Daejeon and Gwangju seeing highs of 28 degrees. At least, the humidity won't be high, so the heat will not feel overwhelming, and it'll cool down quickly once the sun sets. It will be mostly clear across the country with afternoon summer warmth through next week, excluding Jeju, where rain is in the forecast this weekend.