PHOTOS: South Korea enters winter season

People walk past a tree wrapped with a protective winter covering in Seoul’s Dongdaemun District on Dec 1 — People walk past a tree wrapped with a protective winter covering in Seoul’s Dongdaemun District on Dec. 1.

SEOUL, December 1 (AJP) – South Korea is entering the full winter season, with cold northern air sweeping across the country. Seoul’s morning low stood at 3.7 degrees Celsius on Sunday, a drop of 6 degrees from the previous day. Signs of winter have begun to appear across the capital as well.

The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) said a stronger surge of cold air from the north will bring a pronounced cold wave from the middle of the week, with brisk winds further lowering the wind chill.

On Wednesday (Dec. 3), rain or snow is forecast for the Chungcheong and Jeolla regions, while Jeju Island is expected to see rain from Wednesday through Thursday morning. Temperatures will bottom out around midweek before gradually returning to near-seasonal levels.

People pass by the “Love Thermometer” donation tower set up at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul’s Jongno District on the afternoon of Dec 1 — People pass by the “Love Thermometer” donation tower set up at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul’s Jongno District on the afternoon of Dec. 1.

A “Hammerman” sculpture dressed in a Santa costume stands in front of a building in Seoul’s Jongno District on Dec 1 — A “Hammerman” sculpture dressed in a Santa costume stands in front of a building in Seoul’s Jongno District on Dec. 1.

Messages of New Year’s wishes are attached to the “Hammerman” sculpture in front of a building in Seoul’s Jongno District on Dec 1 — Messages of New Year’s wishes are attached to the “Hammerman” sculpture in front of a building in Seoul’s Jongno District on Dec. 1.

Trees are wrapped with protective winter coverings in Seoul’s Dongdaemun District on Dec 1 — Trees are wrapped with protective winter coverings in Seoul’s Dongdaemun District on Dec. 1.

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