Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Korea experiences significant rise in influenza cases this flu season

Korea is facing a sharp rise in influenza cases, with infections at the end of October more than tripling compared to last year, raising concerns among health officials of one of the worst flu seasons in the past decade.

2025-11-04

Temperatures across Korea drop significantly as cold wave arrives

Temperatures across Korea plunged by 5 to 10 degrees Celsius on Monday morning, the first Monday of November, compared to the day before, due to a continental high-pressure system moving in from northern China across the Yellow Sea.

2025-11-03

Cold wave advisories issued as frigid air brings winter conditions across Korea

A cold snap is expected to grip the country on Monday as cold air from the north brings subzero morning temperatures and strong winds. Cold wave advisories will go into effect across much of Korea starting Sunday night.

2025-11-02

Winter, already? Cold wave interrupts autumn weather as mercury drops nationwide.

An early cold wave swept across the country on Tuesday, bringing the season’s first frost and ice to many regions, including Seoul. The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) said the brief cold spell is expected to last through Wednesday.

2025-10-28

Cold snap to peak on Tuesday, but temps expected to rebound on Wednesday

A cold wave swept across Korea on Monday, marking the season's first cold weather alert. Temperatures are forecast to drop even further on Tuesday, when the cold snap is expected to peak.

2025-10-27

Morning temperatures forecast to plunge as early winter comes, with 1st subzero readings in Gangwon

Morning temperatures on Monday are forecast to plunge, with some inland regions falling below freezing. Strong winds will make it feel even colder, producing early winter conditions across the country.

2025-10-26

Gangwon grapples with relentless and record-breaking rainfall after severe drought

After months of severe drought, the Gangwon region is now at 20 consecutive days of rain. Up to 100 millimeters (3.94 inches) of additional rain is expected through Friday.

2025-10-23

Korea anticipates early winter chills as temperatures drop dramatically across the region

It looks like Korea is skipping autumn and heading straight into winter this year, as a blast of cold air from the north is expected to bring early winter-like chills to Korea on Monday.

2025-10-19

Authorities investigate potential causes of drowning incident involving two elderly haenyeo

Two women in their 70s, both experienced haenyeo, died near Ilgwang Beach in Gijang County, Busan, on Aug. 23.

2025-09-09

Cold snap hits Korea as unseasonal chill sweeps country

Magpies have been seen in the Gyeonggi area picking off intact petals from magnolia flowers that were damaged by the sudden cold spell that swept the country on Monday morning.

2025-03-31