Korean Seasons & Weather
미세먼지
misemeonji · Fine dust
When
Worse in late autumn, winter and spring; better after rain.
How it feels
Grey, hazy skies on bad days; air-quality apps show levels from good to very bad.
What to wear
A KF-rated mask on “bad” days.
What people do
Checking the dust forecast like the weather, running air purifiers, exercising indoors.
What people say
- 오늘 미세먼지 나쁨이에요.oneul misemeonji nappeumieyo.Fine dust is at the “bad” level today.
- 공기청정기 틀자.gonggicheongjeonggi teulja.Let's turn on the air purifier.
Temperatures are rough ranges for central Korea (around Seoul); the south and Jeju are milder, the mountains colder.