Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Korea to face cold winds, low temperatures through Wednesday

Snow and strong winds were forecast to spread across Korea from Monday afternoon, making it feel much colder than actual temperatures and increasing the risk of black ice on roads.

2026-01-12

Prime minister orders authorities nationwide to fully prepare for upcoming cold snap and snowfall

Prime Minister Kim Min-seok on Saturday ordered central and local government authorities to prepare for heavy snow and a cold snap expected to grip much of the country through the weekend, warning that dangers would persist even after snowfall ends.

2026-01-10

Winter storm forecast predicts strong winds, snow across Korea

Korea is bracing for a powerful winter storm this weekend that is expected to bring heavy snowfall, strong winds and a sharp drop in temperatures across much of the country, according to the national weather agency.

2026-01-09

Heavy snow expected in central region after ongoing cold spell

A cold snap gripped the nation Thursday, with temperatures dropping in Seoul to minus 8.2 degrees Celsius (17.2 degrees Fahrenheit), the state weather agency said, forecasting heavy snow in the central region over the weekend.

2026-01-08

Get your puffer jacket ready: Cold wave advisories to take effect in Korea from Wednesday evening

A cold wave advisory will take effect at 9 p.m. Wednesday for parts of Seoul, including northeastern and northwestern districts, as well as for 10 areas in Gyeonggi and eight in North Chungcheong, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration.

2026-01-07

Bad news berries: Prices of strawberries, tangerines spike on falling production, disrupted supply

Strawberry and tangerine prices are starting out the year on an upward climb as falling production and weather-related disruptions tighten supplies and add pressure to household grocery bills.

2026-01-07

Han River freezes for the first time this season

The Korea Meteorological Administration announced Saturday that the Han River officially froze for the first time this season, earlier than usual, as a brutal cold wave gripped much of the nation.

2026-01-03

Vicious cold snap to greet Koreans on first workday of the year Friday

Korea is bracing for a sharp cold snap on Friday, the first workday of the new year, as frigid air moves south from the northwest, forecasters said.

2026-01-01

Clear skies but freezing temperatures expected for first sunrise of 2026

A brutal cold wave will grip Korea over the New Year period, as frigid Arctic air masses sweep in from the north.

2025-12-30

Korea faces most severe cold wave of winter

Korea is facing its most severe cold wave of the winter, with temperatures expected to remain dangerously low through the weekend. On Saturday, some parts of Seoul may see temperatures of minus 20 degrees Celsius (minus 4 degrees Fahrenheit).

2025-12-26