Ozone Advisory Issued for Northeast Area Including Seoul's Seongdong and Gwangjin Districts

[Asia Economy Reporter Hwang Seoyul] An ozone advisory has been issued for the northeastern region, including Seongdong-gu in Seoul.

The Seoul Institute of Health and Environment announced that as of 6 PM on the 2nd, the ozone concentration in Seongdong-gu was measured at 0.120 ppm, prompting the issuance of an ozone advisory for the northeastern region. Seoul city issues an advisory when the one-hour average ozone concentration in the autonomous districts within the region reaches or exceeds 0.120 ppm.

The autonomous districts included in the northeastern region are Seongdong, Gwangjin, Dongdaemun, Jungnang, Seongbuk, Dobong, and Nowon, totaling eight districts.

When ozone concentration rises above a certain level, it can irritate the respiratory system and eyes, causing coughing or stinging sensations. In severe cases, it may lead to decreased lung function.

A representative from the institute advised, "Children, the elderly, and those with respiratory or cardiovascular diseases are recommended to refrain from outdoor activities."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.