Overview
- A national assessment found Bayan-Ölgii at very high risk of dzud for 2025–26, with Uvs, Khovd, Khövsgöl and Dornogovi at high risk, guiding targeted preparedness.
- The weather agency forecasts mostly calm conditions today before a stronger cold wave on Nov 22–23 with snow and blizzards in western and mountainous areas and severe night temperatures.
- At the IX Mongolia–South Korea Joint Commission, officials advanced an economic partnership agenda, sought expanded market access for agricultural goods, discussed visa easing including medical travel exemptions, and set the next session for Seoul.
- Cabinet Secretary S. Byambatsogt said Mongolia could require visas for South Korean citizens from 2026 if visa issues facing Mongolian travelers are not addressed.
- Ulaanbaatar’s utility confirmed a 100% discount on electricity use from 06:00–09:00 through Apr 1, 2026, with smart meters clocking the period directly and others using an average-based method, while city updates cited 12 new schools not fully furnished and ongoing air-quality measures with briquette stockpiles reported.