Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Light rain, cooler temperatures expected during May holiday stretch

Rain is expected on two days of the early May holiday stretch, but Children's Day on Tuesday will be clear and warm across the country.

2026-04-30

Warm spring weather, dust-free skies likely to continue through weekend

Warm spring weather is expected to continue through the weekend with dust-free skies, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) on Thursday.

2026-04-23

Summer-like heat gives way to cold wave, yellow dust influx

After a weekend of unseasonable heat topping 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit), temperatures dropped sharply within a day, bringing rare cold wave advisories to parts of the country and high concentrations of yellow dust from China.

2026-04-20

Monthlong deluge not coming in June, KMA reassures in face of social media rumors

The state weather agency on Tuesday dismissed social media rumors predicting a monthlong deluge in June, warning the public against believing misleading unofficial forecasts online.

2026-04-16

Korea to experience warm weather, rain in the upcoming week

Unseasonably warm weather is expected to persist through this week, with daytime highs reaching up to 29 degrees Celsius (84 degrees Fahrenheit), according to the Korea Meteorological Administration.

2026-04-16

Summer's here already, and it could be the hottest on record

Summer came early to Korea, as the country saw a sudden spike in afternoon temperatures that almost reached a high of 30 degrees Celsius (86 degrees Fahrenheit) in mid-April, as experts warn of hotter days to come.

2026-04-13

Nearly 250 flights canceled in Jeju amid heavy rain, winds

Strong winds and heavy rain battered the southern island of Jeju on Thursday, disrupting flight operations and stranding thousands of passengers, authorities said.

2026-04-09

Rain, winds ground flights on Jeju with more rain expected nationwide

Heavy rain and strong winds lashed Jeju Island on Thursday, disrupting flights to and from the southern resort island.

2026-04-09

Bye bye blooms: Weekend weather to end cherry blossom season early

Hurry along to catch the last of the season — the peak display is likely to come to an early end ahead of the weekend as heavy rain and strong winds are set to hit starting Thursday.

2026-04-08

Temperatures to drop sharply with cold wave advisory in effect for Gangwon

A late cold snap is expected after rain tapers off Monday afternoon, with temperatures dropping sharply overnight and a cold wave advisory issued for parts of Gangwon.

2026-04-06