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South Korea braces for early winter as temperatures plummet below zero

Winter arrived overnight in South Korea, shocking residents with record-low temperatures. Will Gangwon Province face the worst of this icy blast?

In the picture I can see these people wearing sweaters are skating on the ice using skis. Here I...
In the picture I can see these people wearing sweaters are skating on the ice using skis. Here I can see ropeway, mountains and the cloudy sky in the background.

South Korea braces for early winter as temperatures plummet below zero

A sudden cold snap has swept across South Korea, bringing an early taste of winter. Seoul recorded its first sub-zero temperatures of the season, marking a sharp shift from autumn conditions. The chill has spread nationwide, with thermometers dipping as low as 12°C in some regions. Forecasters predict even colder weather ahead, particularly in Gangwon Province. The Mona Yongpyeong Ski Resort in Pyeongchang is expected to see temperatures between -5°C and 2°C over the coming days, depending on daily weather patterns. The abrupt drop in temperatures signals an early start to winter conditions. Residents and visitors to high-altitude areas like Pyeongchang should prepare for freezing weather. The cold wave is likely to persist as the season progresses.

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