This year’s Chuseok holiday is expected to bring clear autumn weather without significant rain. A full moon on Chuseok day is anticipated to peek through gaps in the clouds nationwide. However, some areas in the southern regions and Jeju, where clouds will be dense, may struggle to catch a glimpse of the moon.
According to the Korea Meteorological Administration on the 21st, from the 22nd to the 24th, the country will be under the influence of a high-pressure system, with mostly clear skies and scattered clouds. On Chuseok day, the 25th, the central regions will have mostly cloudy skies, while the south and Jeju will be overcast. During this period, temperatures are expected to range from a low of 12–20°C to a high of 24–29°C, with a daily temperature difference of around 10°C.
On the 26th, a Saturday, the entire country will be cloudy due to the influence of a low-pressure trough accompanied by rain clouds. Rain is forecasted in parts of the southern regions and Jeju, though the Korea Meteorological Administration predicts the rainfall amount will not be substantial. Lee Won-gil, a spokesperson from the Korea Meteorological Administration, explained, “If the low-pressure trough entering the southwestern waters on the 26th advances faster than expected, areas in the south and Jeju where the moon is difficult to see may increase.” On the final day of the holiday, the 27th, skies nationwide are expected to clear up again.
The Ministry of Health and Welfare announced that 416 emergency medical institutions will maintain 24-hour operations during the Chuseok holiday, as usual. Patients with minor symptoms are advised to visit local clinics open during the holiday instead of emergency rooms. Hospitals open during the holiday can be checked via the ‘Emergency Smart’ or ‘Emergency Medical Information Provision’ applications. Information is also available by visiting the Central Emergency Medical Center’s ‘E-Gen’ website or calling 129 (Ministry of Health and Welfare call center) or regional number +120 (city/provincial call center). A source from the Ministry of Health and Welfare stated, “As hospital operating schedules may change, it is advisable to call the medical institution in advance to confirm availability before visiting.”
If severe symptoms such as difficulty breathing or sudden limb numbness occur during the holiday, immediately report to 119. Medical consultations are available through 119, and assistance can be provided when moving to an emergency medical institution.
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