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01:47
Weather turns cold over the weekend
Now we turn to Michelle Park at the weather center for the latest updates. Michelle, weather conditions recently haven't been the most inviting. But I hear the forecast is about to change. Daniel, even now, most of the country is blanketed with a thick layer of ultra fine dust. But, a cold front is soon to chang...
2018-11-16 18:03:24 KST -
01:15
Ultra fine dust warnings in S. Korea due to smog from China, but fine dust will clear by the weekend
South Korea is under a ultra fine dust warning on Friday due to the smog coming from Beijing and neighboring parts of China caused by pollution from coal heating and heavy emissions. When an ultra fine dust warning is issued, outdoor construction is restricted and vehicles causing heavy pollution are prohibited....
2018-11-16 18:02:23 KST -
01:43
High ultra fine dust levels, and colder weekend ahead
Hello, I'm Michelle Park here with the latest weather update. Due to smog from China, ultra fine dust is 2 to 4 times higher than normal in lots of places today. But thankfully a cold front is expected to move in tonight, blowing the dust particles out to the southeast. So the air should be good this weekend. Th...
2018-11-16 16:27:19 KST -
01:55
Chilly and dusty... rain down south
Good morning, those of us in the orange colored area will need to avoid being outdoors as severe levels of toxic smog from China will have an impact on the Korean Peninsula starting this afternoon. Light showers in the southern regions and Jeju Island will let up by the mid afternoon. The rest of the country will b...
2018-11-16 10:08:10 KST -
01:17
S. Korea's air quality expected to get worse on Friday due to pollutants from other countries
South Korea is expected to be affected by air pollutants from abroad, mostly from China, on Friday as westerly winds pick up speed. As of Tuesday, a yellow alert for smog was issued in Beijing and neighboring parts of China due to pollution from coal heating and heavy emissions. When a yellow alert is issued, o...
2018-11-16 09:03:33 KST -
01:29
Fine dust levels remain high, chillier air blow in this afternoon
Good morning, there will be dust in the west, and rain down south while Gangwon-do Province will be free from dust and rain but under lots of clouds. Those of us in the orange colored area will need to avoid being outdoors as toxic smog from China will add to the dusty conditions. Some southern regions and Jeju I...
2018-11-16 07:59:59 KST -
02:02
Mostly cloudy with dustier conditions in the west
Good morning, expect a colder and dustier day today, the capital area and Chungcheong-do Provinces have been seeing high levels of ultra fine dust since yesterday afternoon and toxic smog from China will add to the dustier conditions. Dress warmer than yesterday, it's going to be chillier this afternoon with lots...
2018-11-16 06:19:36 KST -
01:41
Ultra fine dust expected to spread nationwide tomorrow
Now we turn to Michelle Park at the weather center for the latest updates. Michelle, contrary to what I was expecting, the ultra fine dust pollution currently in Seoul is expanding instead of dissipating? Yes, Daniel. The air pollution in the capital will actually be fueled by more smog overnight,eventually blanke...
2018-11-15 18:17:23 KST -
01:35
Warm daytime but watch out for poor air conditions
Hello I'm Michelle Park here with the latest weather update. We had warm temperatures during the day, going about 3 degrees higher than the seasonal norms. But in this mild weather, ultra fine dust has also concentrated in some regions. The poor air quality is expected to spread out as more smog flows in tomorrow. ...
2018-11-15 16:22:40 KST -
02:04
Getting dustier in western regions, mild daily highs
Good afternoon, the college entrance exam is well underway, test takers should be eating lunch right now. chilly temperatures are no concern for this year's test but dust is the main problem for the western regions. Beijing was smothered by the worst smog so far this year, seeing levels 12 times higher than the av...
2018-11-15 10:39:52 KST -
01:54
Getting dustier due to toxic smog from China
Good morning, the college entrance exam is well underway, but students in the western regions had a dusty morning, including those in Seoul, and it's likely to get dustier as the day goes on. Meanwhile, Beijing was smothered by the worst smog so far this year seeing levels 12 times higher than the average healthy...
2018-11-15 08:10:21 KST -
02:05
Dusty Suneung day for western regions
Good morning, it's a big day for college entrance exam test takers, but as mentioned, regions in the west including Seoul, Gwangju, Chungcheong-do and Jeollabuk-do Provinces will have high levels of fine dust. Temperatures overall won't be too bad but it is a chilly start but readings will rise rapidly as the day ...
2018-11-15 06:17:08 KST
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