By Han Jun-guPosted : April 16, 2026, 17:30Updated : April 16, 2026, 17:30
A pedestrian walks with a dog in Anyang, Gyeonggi Province on April 16, 2026. AJP Han Jun-gu
SEOUL, April 16 (AJP) - This year's spring, which had only just begun, has suddenly disappeared, giving way to early summer heat this week, with daily highs hovering above 20 degrees Celsius nationwide.
According to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA), temperatures in most parts of Seoul and the surrounding metropolitan area soared to 27 degrees Celsius on Thursday, marking one of the warmest levels recorded for April.
The unusually high temperatures, compared with seasonal averages, are expected to last through this weekend.
Women takes a rest in Anyang, Gyeonggi Province on April 16, 2026. AJP Han Jun-gu
A man takes a rest in Anyang, Gyeonggi Province on April 16, 2026. AJP Han Jun-gu
Students try to avoid the heat at a middle school in Anyang, Gyeonggi Province on April 16, 2026. AJP Han Jun-gu
People take a stroll in Anyang, Gyeonggi Province on April 16, 2026. AJP Han Jun-gu
A woman takes a stroll with a dog in Anyang, Gyeonggi Province on April 16, 2026. AJP Han Jun-gu