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A firefighting helicopter works to extinguish a wildfire in Inje County, Gangwon, on April 26. [NEWS1]

Wildfire threats not over as dry air meets strong winds

Korea faces wildfires due to dry conditions and strong winds. Authorities report multiple fires, with evacuations and ongoing risks expected in coming days.

2025.4.27

An oak tree collapsed on Mount Seorak in Gangwon on Wednesday. [GANGWON STATE FIRE HEADQUARTERS]

One dead, two injured after tree falls in strong winds on Mount Seorak

One person died and two were injured after a tree collapsed on Mount Seorak in Gangwon, where a strong wind alert had been issued.

2024.10.24

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A Jeju Air flight attempts a go-around due to strong wind at Jeju International Airport on Tuesday morning. [YONHAP]

Flights canceled after strong morning winds in Jeju

A strong wind warning was issued for northern and mountainous areas of Jeju that day, canceling and delaying dozens of domestic and international flights.

2024.7.2

Seoulites passing through Sejongno in downtown Seoul on Monday try to shield themselves from the strong wind and rain. [YONHAP]

Korea braces for season's first cold weather warnings

The strong wind with a minimum speed of 20 meters per second resulted in several reported accidents, including a lamppost crashing onto a vehicle in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi. Jeju had to either ground or cancel flights.

2023.11.6

An electronic display at Jeju Airport shows flights cancelled due to strong winds on Tuesday morning. [YONHAP]

Flights to and from Jeju Airport canceled due to strong winds

Strong winds are hindering the normal operation of flights to and from Jeju on Tuesday morning. As of 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, 33 flights to Jeju Airport and 22 from the airport have been canceled due to strong winds.

2023.4.18