Overview
- The Korea Meteorological Administration issued a cold wave alert for most regions Friday as morning readings fell near minus 10 C and wind chills neared minus 20 C.
- Higher-level cold wave warnings, the first this season, are in place for northern Gyeonggi and Gangwon, with additional areas in North Chungcheong and North Gyeongsang also flagged by forecasters.
- Daytime highs are forecast between minus 7 C and plus 4 C, including about minus 4 C in Seoul, minus 5 C in Incheon and 2 C in Busan.
- Snow or rain is expected on parts of the North and South Jeolla coasts and Jeju, with 1–5 centimeters of snow on some South Jeolla coastal areas and 5–10 millimeters of rain on Jeju.
- The cold spell is forecast to last through Saturday morning before easing, and officials urge drivers to check road conditions and carry winter gear due to possible vehicle strandings in heavier snow zones.