"Ozone Advisory Issued Across Seoul... Avoid Outdoor Activities"

1-Hour Average Ozone Concentration of 0.120 ppm or Higher

The Seoul Metropolitan Government's Institute of Health and Environment announced on the 24th at 5 PM that an ozone advisory has been issued across all of Seoul.

An ozone advisory notice is displayed on an electronic billboard near Seoul City Hall.
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As of 5 PM, Seoul issued an ozone advisory for the northeastern area (Seongdong, Gwangjin, Dongdaemun, Jungnang, Seongbuk, Gangbuk, Dobong, Nowon). Earlier, the northwestern area (Mapo, Seodaemun, Eunpyeong) received an ozone advisory at 3 PM, and the downtown area (Jongno, Jung, Yongsan), southwestern area (Yangcheon, Gangseo, Guro, Geumcheon, Yeongdeungpo, Dongjak, Gwanak), and southeastern area (Seocho, Gangnam, Songpa, Gangdong) were each issued an ozone advisory at 4 PM.

Seoul issues an advisory when the one-hour average ozone concentration in the districts within the respective area reaches 0.120 ppm or higher. The city urges children, the elderly, and those with respiratory or cardiovascular diseases to refrain from outdoor activities.

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