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Seoul Braces for Frigid Christmas as Cold Snap Arrives

Seoul, South Korea – December 24, 2025 – Just as crowds filled Myeongdong Street in Seoul to celebrate Christmas Eve, the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) issued a forecast for a sharp drop in temperatures nationwide starting Christmas Day.

A cold continental high-pressure system from the northwest is expected to bring a return to winter conditions across the country. While skies will be mostly clear, Chungnam and Jeolla provinces, along with Jeju Island, can expect cloudy conditions and the possibility of snow or rain, especially along the west coast.

The KMA predicts morning lows ranging from -8 to 3 degrees Celsius and daytime highs from -4 to 8 degrees Celsius. Although these temperatures are close to the average for this time of year, strong northwesterly winds will make it feel significantly colder.

Precipitation is expected to begin in the afternoon. Snow or rain is likely to fall in the western areas of Chungnam and Jeolla provinces, as well as Jeju Island, between noon and 6 PM. Later in the afternoon and evening, the same precipitation could spread to Sejong, northern inland Chungnam, and central/southern Chungbuk. A dusting of snow is also possible in northern Gangwon province.

Residents are advised to dress warmly and take precautions against the cold.

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