Clouds and rain forecast nationwide during Seollal
Social affairsJanuary 22, 2020
Cloudy weather, with a chance of rain or snow, is forecast for the coming Seollal holidays from Friday to Tuesday. Throughout the holiday, temperatures in Seoul will be mild, with highs reaching abo...
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