[Photo] Precarious Han River Water Level Amid Record-Breaking Monsoon

On the afternoon of the 11th, as the monsoon in the central region, which has lasted for 49 days, setting a record for the longest duration, showed a brief lull, the water level of the Han River viewed from Namsan Tower in Seoul was high. According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, the monsoon in the central region began on June 24 and has continued for 49 days until this day. As a result, this year tied with 2013 for the longest monsoon period on record./Reporter Kim Hyun-min kimhyun81@