Rain will continue across the central region of South Korea until tonight before early-summer weather returns tomorrow [1].
The shift in weather follows a significant temperature drop that has affected residents' daily activities and clothing choices during a public holiday weekend.
YTN meteorologist Lee Hye-min said that rain in Seoul has weakened during the afternoon to a level that does not hinder outdoor activities [1]. This light rain is expected to persist through the evening [1].
Temperature fluctuations have been sharp. The temperature in Seoul was 21 °C at the time of the forecast [1]. Lee said this represents a drop of more than 10 °C in a single day [1]. Because of this sudden cooling, she said that residents should carry light outerwear [1].
While most of the central region is experiencing weak rain clouds, specific areas remain under higher alert. A heavy rain warning is currently in effect only for the northern part of the east coast in Gangwon Province [1].
Rain intensity in these areas has subsided to approximately 10 mm per hour [1]. However, significant precipitation is still expected before the weather clears. Lee said that the Gangwon Yeongdong region is expected to see maximum rainfall between 100 and 150 mm by tomorrow morning [1].
Strong rain-cloud systems have largely moved out of the region, leaving only the remaining weak systems over the central areas [1]. This transition paves the way for a return to warmer, early-summer conditions on Sunday [1].
“Rain will continue across the central region of South Korea until tonight before early-summer weather returns tomorrow.”
The rapid fluctuation in temperature and precipitation highlights the volatility of the early-summer transition in South Korea. While the immediate threat of heavy rain is receding for the capital, the concentrated rainfall in the Gangwon region underscores a localized weather risk that persists even as the broader central region stabilizes.
