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Snow expected throughout the country Wednesday as government raises alert level to 'caution'

Published: 24 Feb. 2026, 14:58 Updated: 24 Feb. 2026, 15:40

A pedestrian walks with an umbrella in Daejeon on Feb. 24, as heavy snow advisories remain in effect across parts of Daejeon and Chungcheong. [NEWS1]

The government on Tuesday launched a level 1 response under the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters, as heavy snow advisories took effect across parts of Daejeon, Sejong, Chungcheong and Gyeongsang.

The Ministry of the Interior and Safety raised the heavy snow crisis alert from the “attention” level to the “caution” level at 11:10 a.m. and activated the level response system.

Heavy snow advisories currently remain in place for Daejeon, Sejong and parts of Chungcheong and Gyeongsang as of press time.

Most of Korea will see snowfall through Wednesday, with heavier snow expected in inland areas in Gyeongsang, the Korea Meteorological Administration said.

“Activate the emergency response system in advance depending on weather conditions and respond thoroughly while monitoring snowfall in real time,” instructed Interior Minister Yun Ho-jung, who leads the disaster headquarters.

Yun also urged the public to check weather updates and traffic conditions frequently and to refrain from going out unless necessary.

“I ask that people follow safety guidelines, including clearing snow in front of their homes and shops,” he said.

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BY JEONG JAE-HONG [[email protected]]