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Early Cold Wave Warnings Hit Gangwon as Inland Lows Plunge to 3°C
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South Korea's Meteorological Administration issued the autumn's first cold wave advisories for mountain districts in Gangwon Province, including Taebaek and Pyeongchang. Inland morning temperatures across the country are dropping between 3°C and 14°C (37°F–57°F), accompanied by strong gusts reaching 55 km/h (34 mph) and rough sea warnings off the southern coast and Jeju. Afternoon highs will still reach 20°C to 24°C, creating a sharp daily temperature swing of around 15°C.
So what
Pack warm layers and a windproof jacket if traveling outside Seoul or heading into high-elevation hiking trails where early morning frost and ice are developing.