Lingering chill gives way to spring

by Yoo Na-hyun Posted : February 19, 2026, 17:35Updated : February 19, 2026, 17:36
Canola flowers are in full bloom at Eongdeongmul Valley in Seogwipo Jeju Island on Feb 13 2026 AJP Yoo Na-hyun
Canola flowers are in full bloom in Seogwipo, Jeju Island on Feb. 13. 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun
SEOUL, February 19 (AJP) - Morning temperatures still remained low across most parts of the country on Thursday, which marks "Woosoo" on the lunar calendar, a seasonal term that literally means the time when snow melts and turns to rain.

Despite the lingering winter chill, the first harbingers of spring have begun to appear on the southern resort island of Jeju, with canola flowers coming into bloom.

The sweeping fields of canola in Seogwipo are heralding the arrival of spring.
 
Canola flowers are in full bloom at Eongdeongmul Valley in Seogwipo Jeju Island on Feb 13 2026 AJP Yoo Na-hyun
Canola flowers are in full bloom in Seogwipo, Jeju Island on Feb. 13. 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun
Canola flowers are in full bloom at Eongdeongmul Valley in Seogwipo Jeju Island on Feb 13 2026 AJP Yoo Na-hyun
Canola flowers are in full bloom in Seogwipo, Jeju Island on Feb. 13. 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun
Canola flowers are in full bloom at Eongdeongmul Valley in Seogwipo Jeju Island on Feb 13 2026 AJP Yoo Na-hyun
Canola flowers are in full bloom in Seogwipo, Jeju Island on Feb. 13. 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun 
Plum blossoms bloom in front of a canola field at Eongdeongmul Valley in Seogwipo Jeju Island on Feb 13 AJP Yoo Nahyun
Flower buds begin to bloom in Seogwipo, Jeju Island on Feb. 13. 2026. AJP Yoo Na-hyun
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