On Saturday the 17th, the heat will intensify. Except for Jeju Island, most of the country will be mostly clear with daytime temperatures rising above 30 degrees Celsius. During the weekend, some inland areas may experience a maximum apparent temperature exceeding 33 degrees Celsius, raising the possibility of the first heatwave advisory of the year being issued.


Morning low temperatures are forecasted to be between 16 and 23 degrees Celsius, and daytime highs between 27 and 34 degrees Celsius.

On the 5th, as the daytime high temperature in Seoul rose to 25 degrees Celsius, continuing early summer weather, children visiting Gwanghwamun Square in Jongno-gu, Seoul, are cooling off by playing in the water. Photo by Kang Jin-hyung aymsdream@

On the 5th, as the daytime high temperature in Seoul rose to 25 degrees Celsius, continuing early summer weather, children visiting Gwanghwamun Square in Jongno-gu, Seoul, are cooling off by playing in the water. Photo by Kang Jin-hyung aymsdream@

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Morning low temperatures by region are ▲Seoul 19°C ▲Chuncheon 16°C ▲Gangneung 23°C ▲Daejeon 19°C ▲Cheongju 20°C ▲Daegu 20°C ▲Gwangju 20°C ▲Jeonju 19°C ▲Busan 21°C ▲Jeju 19°C.


Daytime high temperatures are ▲Seoul 31°C ▲Chuncheon 32°C ▲Gangneung 34°C ▲Daejeon 33°C ▲Cheongju 32°C ▲Daegu 34°C ▲Gwangju 34°C ▲Jeonju 32°C ▲Busan 29°C ▲Jeju 28°C.


Fine dust levels are forecasted to be between 'Good' and 'Moderate' across all regions. Ulsan is expected to temporarily reach 'Unhealthy' levels in the morning.


Fog may form over the Yellow Sea, the South Sea, and the waters around Jeju Island, so caution is advised to prevent maritime accidents.



Sea waves are expected to be 0.5 to 1.0 meters in the East Sea coastal waters, 0.5 meters in the Yellow Sea coastal waters, and 0.5 to 1.0 meters in the South Sea coastal waters. In the offshore waters (approximately within 200 km from the coastline), wave heights will be 0.5 to 1.5 meters in the East and South Seas, and 0.5 to 1.0 meters in the Yellow Sea.


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