Japanese
Korean
Weather alerts
❃ Weather alerts
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오늘 미세먼지가 아주 심해요.
[ Oneul misemeonjiga aju simhaeyo. ] -
The fine dust is very bad today.
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마스크를 꼭 쓰세요.
[ Maseukeureul kkok sseuseyo. ] -
Make sure to wear a mask.
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미세먼지 경보가 울렸어요.
[ Misemeonji gyeongboga ullyeosseoyo. ] -
A fine dust warning was issued.
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황사가 오고 있어요.
[ Hwangsaga ogo isseoyo. ] -
Yellow dust is coming.
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공기청정기를 틀어 주세요.
[ Gonggicheongjeonggireul teureo juseyo. ] -
Please turn on the air purifier.
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밖에 나가지 않는 게 좋아요.
[ Bakke nagaji anneun ge joayo. ] -
It's better not to go outside.
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비가 엄청 많이 와요.
[ Biga eomcheong mani wayo. ] -
It's raining heavily.
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장마철이 시작되었어요.
[ Jangmacheori sijakdoeeosseoyo. ] -
The monsoon (rainy) season has started.
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우산 빌릴 수 있을까요?
[ Usan billil su isseulkkayo? ] -
Can I borrow an umbrella?
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태풍이 북상하고 있대요.
[ Taepungi buksanghago itdaeyo. ] -
They say a typhoon is moving north.
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강풍 주의보가 내려졌어요.
[ Gangpung juuiboga naeryeojyeosseoyo. ] -
A strong wind advisory was issued.
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비행기가 뜰 수 있을까요?
[ Bihaenggiga tteul su isseulkkayo? ] -
Will the plane be able to take off?
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지진이 난 것 같아요.
[ Jijini nan geot gatayo. ] -
I think there was an earthquake.
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땅이 흔들렸어요.
[ Ttangi heundeullyeosseoyo. ] -
The ground shook.
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안전한 곳으로 대피하세요.
[ Anjeonhan goseuro daepihaseyo. ] -
Please evacuate to a safe place.
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재난 문자가 왔어요.
[ Jaenan munjaga wasseoyo. ] -
An emergency alert text arrived.
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날씨가 갑자기 추워졌어요.
[ Nalssiga gapjagi chuwojyeosseoyo. ] -
The weather suddenly got cold.
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폭염 주의보입니다.
[ Pogyeom juuiboimnida. ] -
It's a heatwave advisory.
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더위 조심하세요.
[ Deowi josimhaseyo. ] -
Be careful of the heat.
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자외선이 너무 강해요.
[ Jaeseoni neomu ganghaeyo. ] -
The UV rays are too strong.
When traveling in South Korea, you will quickly realize that the weather profoundly affects daily life, health, and national infrastructure. One of the most significant and shocking environmental realities for Western tourists is the phenomenon of fine dust (미세먼지 - Mise-meonji) and yellow sand (황사 - Hwangsa) blowing in from the deserts and industrial zones of China, particularly in the spring. Long before global pandemics normalized face coverings, Koreans rigorously checked their daily air quality apps. When the fine dust level is high (미세먼지가 심해요 - Misemeonjiga simhaeyo), it is a civic duty and a serious health precaution to wear a high-grade mask outside. The sky turns hazy, and locals will actively advise you not to go outside (밖에 나가지 않는 게 좋아요 - Bakke nagaji anneun ge joayo). During the summer, Korea experiences a heavy monsoon season known as Jangmacheol (장마철), bringing torrential rains and extreme humidity, occasionally followed by late-summer typhoons (태풍 - Taepung). To manage these extreme weather conditions, the Korean government utilizes a highly efficient, though initially terrifying, public warning system. At any given moment, your smartphone might suddenly emit a deafening, blaring siren noise, bypassing your silent mode. This is a Jaenan munja (재난 문자), an emergency alert text broadcast to all phones in a specific cell tower radius. While it sounds like an impending apocalypse, it is often just a localized warning for heavy rain, a heatwave (폭염 주의보 - Pogyeom juuibo), or poor air quality. Do not panic when your phone screams; simply translate the text to stay informed. Embracing these climatic quirks and carrying an umbrella and a mask at all times will ensure your trip remains perfectly comfortable regardless of the season.
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