Jung Min-ho has worked as a staff writer at The Korea Times since 2012, mostly covering social and political issues. He currently belongs to the Politics & City Desk where he covers topics such as health, labor and human rights. Prior to joining the team, he was responsible for covering North Korea and sports. His article about a biosecurity breach of Middle East respiratory syndrome won him an award from the Korea Science Journalists Association in 2016. He is also the co-author of the book, "Medical Pioneers of Korea" (2019). He served as the head of the international relations committee at the Journalists Association of Korea from 2021 to 2023.
Typhoon Hagibis unlikely to affect Korea directly
Hagibis is one of the most powerful typhoons of the year. Courtesy of Korea Meteorological Agency
By Jung Min-ho
By Jung Min-ho
Typhoon Hagibis in the Pacific Ocean is unlikely to affect Korea directly, the weather agency said Thursday.
According to the Korea Meteorological Agency (KMA), as of 3 a.m., the typhoon's center was roughly 1,080 kilometers off Guam and moving north-northeast at 15 kph.
With heavy rain and powerful winds, the storm is expected to pass along Japan's east coast on Saturday and Sunday. It could also affect the Rugby World Cup, which is being held in the country.
With fastest sustained winds of 55 mps (198 kph), Hagibis is one of the most powerful typhoons of the year.
The KMA warned that heavy rain and strong winds may hit southern and eastern Korea over the weekend.