Seoul City Issues Fine Dust Advisory as of 1 PM on the 7th

Fine Dust (PM-10) Hourly Average Concentration Sustained Above 150㎍/㎥ for 2 Hours

On the 7th, rain accompanied by yellow dust fell across the country, and a citizen hurried along the streets of Myeongdong, Seoul. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] The Seoul Metropolitan Government's Health and Environment Research Institute issued a fine dust advisory as of 1 PM on the 7th. The institute stated that the high concentration of fine dust is believed to have occurred as yellow dust originating from the Gobi Desert in Mongolia on the 5th was carried by northwesterly winds into South Korea.

Accordingly, Seoul City recommended that citizens with respiratory or cardiovascular diseases, the elderly, and children refrain from going outside and urged the use of health masks during outdoor activities and outings.