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[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jihwan] On Friday the 7th, a severe cold wave is expected to continue nationwide with morning temperatures dropping below freezing in many areas, resulting in typical winter weather.


According to the Korea Meteorological Administration on the 6th, the lowest morning temperatures on the 7th will range between -13°C and 0°C. Northern Gyeonggi, inland and mountainous areas of Gangwon, and inland Chungbuk will see morning temperatures around -10°C. The daytime high temperatures will range from 2°C to 11°C.


The expected lowest and highest temperatures on the 7th in major cities are as follows: Seoul -6°C to 4°C, Incheon -5°C to 2°C, Daejeon -7°C to 6°C, Gwangju -4°C to 8°C, Daegu -5°C to 8°C, Ulsan -1°C to 10°C, and Busan 0°C to 11°C.


Areas under dry weather warnings such as Yeongdong in Gangwon, eastern Gyeongsang, and eastern Jeonnam will experience very dry air. The Korea Meteorological Administration urged special caution to prevent fires as other regions will also have dry conditions.



On the 7th, fine dust levels will be 'bad' in the Seoul metropolitan area, western Gangwon, Chungcheong region, Gwangju, Jeonbuk, and Daegu. Other regions will show 'normal' levels.


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