[Photo] 'Last Week in Short Sleeves, Today in Padding'

On the 2nd, which recorded the warmest November weather since 1907, a citizen visiting Cheonggyecheon in Seoul is enjoying a walk dressed in short sleeves. Photo by Yonhap News Agency

On the 7th, as the morning temperature in Seoul dropped sharply to 3 degrees, citizens near Gongdeok Five-way Intersection in Mapo-gu, Seoul, were seen wearing coats while moving around. Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@

Until last week, South Korea experienced late summer weather, but starting from the 7th, a nationwide cold wave advisory was issued. Morning temperatures in Seoul dropped to 3.6 degrees Celsius, marking the lowest temperature this fall, and temperatures across the country are expected to fall 5 to 7 degrees below the average for this time of year. In particular, morning temperatures are expected to drop below freezing in inland areas, raising concerns about road icing and damage to crops.

This cold wave is analyzed to be caused by cold air originating from the Arctic moving southward and affecting South Korea. The Korea Meteorological Administration forecasts that this cold wave will continue until the 8th.

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