{
  "id": 16751052,
  "title": "Cold wave advisories take effect across Korea",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/cold-wave-advisories-take-effect-across-korea-16751052",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-27T13:52:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20261027/cold-wave-advisories-take-effect-across-korea"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Throughout Korea, a chilly air mass originating from the northwest is bringing freezing temperatures, prompting the issuance of cold wave advisories. Residents can expect morning lows to plummet below zero in central regions, with forecasted temperatures ranging from -2 to 7 degrees Celsius across the nation. In northeastern Gyeonggi Province, Gangwon Province, North Chungcheong Province, and inland areas of the south, temperatures may even dip below freezing, with potential frost and icy conditions. Daytime highs will be milder, ranging from 11 to 17 degrees Celsius. In Seoul, morning temperatures are expected to be around 2 degrees Celsius, while daytime highs will reach up to 13 degrees. In Incheon, the forecast is 3 to 12 degrees Celsius, while Daejeon is projected to see temperatures between 1 and 13 degrees Celsius. Gwangju Special Metropolitan City can anticipate lows around 1 degree and highs up to 14 degrees Celsius, while Daegu is expected to have lows around 3 degrees and highs up to 15 degrees. Ulsan will experience lows of 1 degree and highs of 14 degrees, while Busan will have lows of 5 degrees and highs of 15 degrees. The strong winds accompanying the cold spell will make it feel even colder, particularly in southern parts of the country. This cold snap is anticipated to persist through Thursday, with morning lows ranging from -1 to 8 degrees Celsius and daytime highs from 13 to 18 degrees Celsius. By Friday, temperatures are forecasted to return to seasonal norms.",
  "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…",
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  "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."
}