Seoul City Issues 'Fine Dust Warning' as of 2 PM on the 7th

On the 7th, rain accompanied by yellow dust fell across the country, and a citizen hurried along the streets of Myeongdong, Seoul. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] The Seoul Metropolitan Government's Health and Environment Research Institute issued a fine dust warning at 2 p.m. on the 7th, following the issuance of a fine dust advisory at 1 p.m. as concentrations rose. This was due to the hourly average concentration of fine dust (PM-10) exceeding 300 ㎍/㎥ for two consecutive hours.

The institute stated that the high concentration of fine dust is believed to have occurred as yellow dust originating from the Gobi Desert in Mongolia on the 5th was carried into South Korea by northwesterly winds. Accordingly, citizens with respiratory or cardiovascular diseases, the elderly, and children were advised to refrain from going outside. Additionally, wearing health masks during outdoor activities and when going out was strongly recommended.

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