[Today’s Weather] Clear Skies Nationwide... Fine Dust 'Bad' in the Seoul Metropolitan Area

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Ga-yeon] On Saturday (the 1st), the weather will be generally clear nationwide.

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, due to the influence of high pressure located near Shanghai, the weather will be generally clear across the country. In Chungnam and Jeonbuk, sporadic raindrops or snowflakes are expected to fall during the day.

According to the National Institute of Environmental Research, fine dust concentrations will be at 'bad' levels in most regions due to accumulated fine dust from stagnant air combined with foreign fine dust.

The fine dust level will be 'bad' in the Seoul metropolitan area, Gangwon Yeongseo, Chungcheong region, Honam region, Daegu, Gyeongbuk, and Jeju area, while other regions will experience 'moderate' levels.

The morning low temperatures are expected to be △Seoul -3°C △Daejeon -3°C △Daegu -1°C △Busan 2°C △Jeonju -2°C △Gwangju -2°C △Chuncheon -4°C △Gangneung 1°C △Jeju 6°C △Ulleungdo and Dokdo 2°C.

The daytime high temperatures are expected to be △Seoul 6°C △Daejeon 8°C △Daegu 9°C △Busan 11°C △Jeonju 8°C △Gwangju 9°C △Chuncheon 6°C △Gangneung 9°C △Jeju 11°C △Ulleungdo and Dokdo 8°C.

Meanwhile, the Korea Meteorological Administration added, "Fog with visibility less than 1 km is expected mainly in inland areas until 9 a.m. Please be cautious for traffic safety."

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