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Published: 15 Jan. 2026, 19:27
Haze covers the city skyline in Jongro District, central Seoul, on Jan. 15. Korea's air quality is expected to deteriorate nationwide through Jan.16 due to the influx of fine dust and yellow dust from abroad, with some areas likely to see ultrafine dust concentrations reach “very bad” levels.[YONHAP]

Haze covers the city skyline in Jongro District, central Seoul, on Jan. 15. Korea's air quality is expected to deteriorate nationwide through Jan.16 due to the influx of fine dust and yellow dust from abroad, with some areas likely to see ultrafine dust concentrations reach “very bad” levels.[YONHAP]

Haze covers the city skyline in Jongro District, central Seoul, on Jan. 15. Korea's air quality is expected to deteriorate nationwide through Jan.16 due to the influx of fine dust and yellow dust from abroad, with some areas likely to see ultrafine dust concentrations reach “very bad” levels.[YONHAP]
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