Korea is entering the annual summer monsoon season starting Saturday on Jejudo, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration.

Heavy rain is expected across most of the peninsula next week, with the seasonal rain front climbing up from the south to Seoul.


Monsoon season in Korea generally happens from late June to late July.

During this period, people planning summer excursions to the beach and camping near the mountain valleys are advised to take account of rising water levels, which may lead to accidents.

By Lim Jeong-yeo (kaylalim@heraldcorp.com)