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Fine dust exposure raises psoriasis risk, large-scale study finds

A nationwide study of 8.4 million adults found that long-term exposure to fine dust elevated the risk and severity of the skin disease that affects 2 to 3 percent of the global population.

2026.6.24

The sky above the National Museum of Korea in Yongsan District, central Seoul, on May 4 [NEWS1]

The reason that Korea has recorded no fine dust advisories nationwide in May

Korea has recorded zero fine dust advisories nationwide so far in May, a marked improvement from the 19 alert days issued between January and April.

2026.5.23

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Seoul is seen covered in smog on Feb. 22, as a fine dust advisory is issued for the greater Seoul area. [NEWS1]

Fine dust levels to worsen for most of the country on Monday

Although daytime temperatures will remain mild, the level of fine dust is forecast to worsen across much of the country on Monday.

2026.3.8

Red plum blossoms are covered with a blanket of snow in a village in Seongsan-myeon in Gangneung, Gangwon, on March 3. [YONHAP]

Air quality to worsen in Seoul, rain or snow expected from Thursday

Rain or snow is forecast to fall across most of Korea from Thursday night, while fine dust blowing in from China is expected to worsen air quality in Seoul and other western regions from Wednesday afternoon.

2026.3.4

The city of Seoul appears hazy due to heavy air pollution on Feb. 12. [NEWS1]

Mild weather, fine dust expected during Lunar New Year holiday

Mild weather will continue through the Lunar New Year holiday, though thick fog and elevated fine dust levels may affect parts of Korea, the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) said Thursday.

2026.2.12

A street near Gyeongbok Palace in Jongno District, central Seoul, is seen clouded in smog as fine dust levels rose on Jan. 16. [NEWS1]

Flights delayed, accidents nationwide as fine dust blankets Korea

A thick layer of fog and fine dust blanketed Korea on Friday, leading to a series of accidents across the country. Flight operations were also disrupted, with visibility falling below 1 kilometer (0.62 miles) in most regions.

2026.1.16

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Haze covers the city skyline in Jongro District, central Seoul, on Jan. 15.

2026.1.15

The greater Seoul region, as seen from Mount Inwang in Jongno District, central Seoul, is clouded in fine dust on Jan. 4. [BYUN SUN-GOO]

Air quality to worsen through Friday as fine dust arrives from abroad

Air quality is expected to deteriorate nationwide on Thursday and Friday due to the influx of fine dust and yellow dust from abroad, with some areas likely to see ultrafine dust concentrations reach “very bad” levels.

2026.1.15

Dusty daze

Fine dust blankets downtown Seoul on Nov. 25. The ultrafine dust level in the capital entered the “bad” range that morning, which spans 36 to 75 micrograms per cubic meter.

2025.11.25

A digital sign near Seoul City Hall in central Seoul displays the ultrafine dust concentration on Nov. 24. [NEWS1]

Gov't gets tough on dust as winter smog season begins

A thick band of fine dust and yellow dust from China pushed air pollution in the greater Seoul area to hazardous levels on Tuesday, prompting the government to brace for a brutal winter and roll out stronger measures.