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A waterfall in Seodaemun District, western Seoul, is seen frozen over as temperatures reached below minus 10 degrees Celsius (14 degrees Fahrenheit) on Feb. 6. [NEWS1]

Weekend cold snap to push apparent temperatures down to minus 20 degrees Celsius

A brief but intense cold snap is expected to grip the country over the weekend. Apparent temperatures will be pushed down to around minus 20 Celsius. Heavy snowfall is forecast for the Jeolla and Jeju regions.

2026.2.6

The Han River is seen frozen over near the riverbank of the Gwangnaru Hangang Park in Gwangjin District, eastern Seoul, on Jan. 25. [NEWS1]

Seoul gov't to operate 24-hour emergency centers after issuing cold wave advisory

A cold wave advisory was issued for Seoul from 9 p.m. on Thursday, with the Seoul Metropolitan Government operating a 24-hour cold wave emergency response center to minimize damage.

2026.2.5

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Icicles are seen frozen on the Han River bank near Yeouido, western Seoul, on Jan. 20, as a cold wave warning was issued for Seoul. [KIM JONG-HO]

Severe cold snap to continue throughout Korea as Arctic winds persist

A frigid Arctic wind has plunged the Korean Peninsula into a severe cold snap, expected to peak Thursday morning and persist through the weekend.

2026.1.21

Breaking the ice

A climber ascends the frozen face of Maebawi Falls in Yongdae-ri, Buk-myeon, Inje County, relying on a safety rope to push past winter’s limits as a cold wave grips much of the nation on Dec. 30.

2025.12.30

People head to work near Seoul's Gwanghwamun Station amid strong wind and snow falling on Jan. 31. [YONHAP]

Morning temperatures to plunge below minus 10 degrees across most regions

Most regions will see morning temperatures drop below minus 10 degrees Celsius (14 degrees Fahrenheit) on Tuesday, the state weather agency said.

2025.2.4

Pedestrians walk beneath the colorful canopy of autumn foliage over a street in Jung District, central Seoul, on Monday. According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, the winter cold is expected to arrive this week, with wind chill temperatures dropping below freezing. [NEWS1]

Temperatures to plummet Tuesday as winter cold finally arrives

Temperatures will begin to drop nationwide on Monday afternoon, finally bringing colder weather after persistent higher-than-usual temperatures this fall.

2024.11.4

Tourists in hanbok, or Korean traditional dress, take photos near Gwanghwamun in Jongno District, central Seoul, as snow falls in the area on Tuesday. [YONHAP]

Accidents, injuries follow heavy snow in greater Seoul

Cars skidded and passersby slipped on icy roads as heavy snow pounded the peninsula on Tuesday. The Ministry of the Interior and Safety raised its four-tier heavy snow crisis alert by one notch from the lowest “interest” to “caution” at 10 a.m.

2024.1.9

Bundled-up commuters head to their workplaces from Gwanghwamun Sqaure in downtown Seoul on Dec. 22, 2023. [NEWS1]

Warmer weather expected after Thursday morning chill

Korea is bracing for this year’s first cold morning as subzero temperatures grip the peninsula on Thursday.

2024.1.3

People stand on the snow on Mount Halla in Jeju on Monday. Over 15 centimeters (6 inches) of snow are expected to accumulate in mountainous areas of Jeju through Wednesday, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration. [YONHAP]

Temperatures expected to nosedive Thursday as cold wave approaches

Korea is expected to experience the chilliest cold wave yet this winter later in the week, with heavy snow anticipated in the greater Seoul area on Tuesday. The coldest day of the season is likely to arrive on Thursday.

2023.12.18

Snow falls on Hwaseong Haenggung Palace in Suwon, Gyeonggi, on Thursday. Heavy snow warnings were issued in parts of Seoul and Gyeonggi Thursday morning. [YONHAP]

Snow causes commuting chaos in Seoul as cold snap looms

Heavy snow hit Korea causing commuting chaos in Seoul on Thursday morning. Flight delays continued in parts of the country. After the heavy snowfall Thursday, another cold wave is forecast from Friday through the weekend.

2023.1.26