South Korea Forecasts Cold Morning and Strong Winds

A surge of cold air will bring a sharp temperature drop and strong winds across South Korea, with morning readings falling by 6 to 11 degrees Celsius compared with the previous day. According to KBS News weather presenter Choi Hyun-mi, the country will experience mostly clear skies under high pressure, while coastal areas face rough seas and high waves. Seoul's morning temperature is forecast to reach 9 degrees Celsius, a drop of 6 degrees from the previous day.

Inland and mountainous areas of Gangwon Province could see temperatures fall to around 5 degrees, while Chuncheon is expected to record 7 degrees. Other morning forecasts include 14 degrees in Busan and 12 degrees in Gwangju. Strong northwesterly winds are expected nationwide, making conditions feel colder than the recorded temperatures suggest.

Daytime temperatures will remain relatively cool, according to the KBS News forecast. Seoul and Daejeon are expected to reach 20 degrees Celsius, while Gwangju and Daegu could see highs of 21 degrees.

Marine conditions will also deteriorate, particularly in the East Sea. KBS News forecasts waves reaching as high as 5 meters in the East Sea's offshore waters, with strong winds affecting most surrounding waters. Along South Korea's eastern coastline, high swells are expected to move toward shore. The combination of strong winds and elevated waves will contribute to hazardous marine conditions, according to the forecast.

Temperatures are expected to rise temporarily later in the week before the weather changes again. KBS News forecasts rain across the country on Sunday, followed by another decline in temperatures.