PHOTOS: South Korea greets 2025 with the first sunrise

By Yoo Na-hyun Posted : January 1, 2026, 10:08 Updated : January 1, 2026, 10:08
The sun rises over Nodeul Island in Seoul’s Dongjak District. AJP Yoo Na-hyun

SEOUL, January 1 (AJP) — The Year of Byeongo (the Year of the Red Horse) has begun, marking the start of 2026. On the first day of the new year, most regions across the country are expecting clear skies and weather, which makes watching the sunrise more enjoyable. However, the morning temperature in Seoul is forecast to plunge to minus 11 degrees Celsius, bringing frigid weather.
 
The sun rises over Nodeul Island in Seoul’s Dongjak District. AJP Yoo Na-hyun

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