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.
Cold snap expected tomorrow
A man wearing a winter jacket walks in Gwanghwamun, central Seoul, Friday. A cold snap is forecast to hit Korea Tuesday, the last day of 2019. Yonhap
By Jung Min-ho
By Jung Min-ho
A cold snap is expected to grip Korea Tuesday, the last day of 2019.
According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, temperatures will plummet to -10C in Seoul in early morning. In the afternoon, temperatures are forecast to rise by up to -3C, but stay below freezing throughout the day.
Temperatures in most big cities, including Incheon, Jeonju, Busan and Mokpo, are expected to fall below freezing in the morning. Strong winds are also expected across the country.
The weather agency has advised drivers to take extra care.