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South Korea Endures Extreme Cold, Relief Expected Soon
1/30/2026
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Story summary
- On January 30, temperatures in South Korea dropped to minus 17 deg C, with wind chills making it feel colder.
- The Korea Meteorological Administration says the severe cold will ease soon after about 10 days.
- Starting the weekend of January 31 and February 1, cold air will move eastward.
- Temperatures will return to seasonal averages.
- Daytime highs will reach 3–9 deg C and lows will be minus 10 to 0 deg C.
