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Seoul's Bad Air Quality Hits 44 µg/m³, Health Risks Rise

3/26/2026

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Seoul recorded PM2.5 at 44 micrograms per cubic meter as of March 26, 2026, an indicator of 'bad' air quality.
Meteorologists attribute the poor air quality to a high-pressure system causing stagnation.
Health experts warn that exposure to fine dust raises respiratory and cardiovascular risks, especially for vulnerable groups.
Conditions are expected to continue until rain arrives early next week, with possible additional yellow dust inflows from abroad.

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Seoul recorded PM2.5 at 44 micrograms per cubic meter as of March 26, 2026, an indicator of 'bad' air quality.
Meteorologists attribute the poor air quality to a high-pressure system causing stagnation.
Health experts warn that exposure to fine dust raises respiratory and cardiovascular risks, especially for vulnerable groups.
Conditions are expected to continue until rain arrives early next week, with possible additional yellow dust inflows from abroad.