Seoul Wakes to Crisp Mornings and Clear Autumn Skies
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On Wednesday, September 9, most parts of South Korea experienced clear skies and cool temperatures, giving Seoul a fresh autumn feeling.
The weather is closely linked to 'Baekro,' a traditional date on the Korean calendar. Baekro means 'white dew' and marks the early start of autumn.
According to tradition, this is the time when dew begins to form on grass in the early morning. Dew appears when the air cools quickly at night.
The national weather report also warned of strong wind in some regions on the same day. People were advised to take care outdoors, especially near open or high areas.
Along with the wind, forecasters highlighted a noticeable temperature swing between morning and afternoon. Mornings felt cold and crisp, but daytime temperatures could still rise noticeably.
This kind of shift is common during early autumn in Korea, when summer heat slowly fades but hasn't fully disappeared.
Health experts often recommend wearing layered clothing during this seasonal transition. This allows people to adjust easily as temperatures change throughout the day.
Baekro is one of Korea's traditional 24 seasonal markers, called 'jeolgi,' which follow changes in nature through the year.
These markers have guided farming and daily life in Korea for centuries, helping people prepare for seasonal changes.
Although modern life relies more on scientific forecasts, many Koreans still pay attention to these old traditions as autumn approaches.
The mix of clear skies, cool mornings, and shifting temperatures is expected to continue as the season changes.
Local residents were advised to check daily forecasts carefully due to the unstable temperature pattern.
Vocabulary7 words
- clear skies
- no clouds; good visibility
- Baekro
- a traditional Korean date marking early autumn
- dew
- small water drops that form outside in cool mornings
- strong wind
- air moving with high force
- temperature swing
- a big change between hot and cold within a short time
- seasonal transition
- the period when one season changes into another
- jeolgi
- traditional Korean terms marking points in the yearly seasonal cycle
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Answer key
1. A traditional date marking early autumn 2. Strong wind in some areas 3. Because temperatures swing between morning and afternoon
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On Wednesday, September 9, most parts of South Korea experienced clear skies and cool _____, giving Seoul a fresh autumn feeling.
The weather is closely linked to '_____,' a traditional date on the Korean calendar.
Baekro means 'white dew' and marks the early start of _____.
According to tradition, this is the time when dew begins to form on _____ in the early morning.
The national weather report also warned of strong _____ in some regions on the same day.
Along with the wind, forecasters highlighted a noticeable temperature _____ between morning and afternoon.
This kind of shift is common during early autumn in Korea, when summer heat slowly _____.
Health experts often recommend wearing _____ clothing during this seasonal transition.
Baekro is one of Korea's traditional 24 seasonal markers, called '_____.'
These markers have guided farming and daily life in Korea for _____.