{
  "id": 16747177,
  "title": "Cold wave advisories take effect across Korea",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/cold-wave-advisories-take-effect-across-korea",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-27T13:07:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20261027/cold-wave-advisories-take-effect-across-korea"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cold wave advisories have been issued across Korea as freezing temperatures are expected to grip the nation on Wednesday. Inland areas are bracing for morning lows of below zero degrees Celsius due to the cold wave. Nationwide, morning temperatures are forecast to hover between minus 2 and 7 degrees Celsius.\n\nAreas in northeastern Gyeonggi Province, Gangwon Province, North Chungcheong Province, and central regions of the country are particularly vulnerable, with temperatures potentially falling below freezing. Frost and icy conditions are also possible in these regions.\n\nDaytime highs are expected to range from 11 to 17 degrees Celsius across the country. In major cities, low temperatures will range from 1 to 7 degrees Celsius, while daytime highs will be between 13 and 17 degrees Celsius.\n\nThe strong winds associated with this cold spell will make it feel even colder, particularly in southern parts of the country. The cold wave is anticipated to persist through Thursday, during which morning lows are expected to range from minus 1 to 8 degrees Celsius, and daytime highs will vary from 13 to 18 degrees Celsius.\n\nTemperatures are expected to gradually return to seasonal norms by Friday.",
  "summary": "Much of Korea will wake up to freezing temperatures Wednesday, as chilly air sweeping in from the northwest brings morning lows below zero in inland areas. Cold wave advisories are in effect across most of the country. Morning temperatures are forecast to range from minus 2 to 7 degrees Celsius nationwide. Parts of northeastern Gyeonggi Province, Gangwon Province, North Chungcheong Province and…",
  "key_points": [
    "Cold wave advisories issued across Korea for freezing temperatures.",
    "Inland areas brace for morning lows below zero degrees Celsius.",
    "Strong winds make cold feel even colder, especially in southern regions."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The sudden drop in temperatures and accompanying winds force inland and southern regions to prepare for freezing conditions and icy surfaces through the end of the week.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}