Rain is forecast to spread across South Korea starting Thursday afternoon, according to KBS 뉴스. The same report warns of strong winds on Jeju Island, where conditions are expected to be particularly rough.
Jeju is expected to see rain continue into the evening, with totals of up to 60mm, according to 뉴스1. 뉴시스 reports wind gusts on the island could reach as high as 25 meters per second, and that conditions will turn chilly from the 6th.
Other outlets frame the rain as a turning point in the season. YTN describes the current spell as mild late-autumn weather and calls the overnight rain one that will usher in the cold. 연합뉴스 reports the rain will push the country toward winter, with temperatures expected to drop below freezing around Ipchun, the traditional start of winter.
Taken together, the forecasts point to a sharp shift: a relatively mild late-autumn day giving way to wet, windy conditions, followed by a colder stretch.
Residents on Jeju should watch for wind advisories through Thursday evening, while the rest of the country should prepare for a colder turn once the rain passes.
