PHOTOS: Heavy rain alerts issued as monsoon downpours hit many parts of Korea

SEOUL, July 2 (AJU PRESS) - Heavy rains dampened much of the country on Tuesday, prompting authorities to issue rain alerts for Seoul and other central and southern regions.

Downpours ranging from 30 to 80 millimeters were expected in Seoul, Gyeonggi, Gangwon, Chungcheong and Jeolla provinces during the day, with some areas forecast to receive over 120 millimeters.

The one-month monsoon season began across the country on Saturday.

Pedestrians with umbrellas pass by the Yonhap News Agency building near Gwanghwamun during heavy rainfall in central Seoul on July 2 2024 AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok — People walk in Gwanghwamun, central Seoul, during heavy rainfall on July 2, 2024. AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok

Pedestrians rush past Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul amid heavy rainfall on July 2 2024 AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok — People walk in Gwanghwamun, central Seoul, during heavy rainfall on July 2, 2024. AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok

Pedestrians rush past Seoul Art Center in central Seoul amid heavy rainfall on July 2 2024 AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok — People walk in Gwanghwamun, central Seoul, during heavy rainfall on July 2, 2024. AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok

Downpour at Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul on July 2 2024 AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok — Heavy rain occurs at Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul on July 2, 2024. AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok

Military personnel hurry through heavy rain at Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul on July 2 2024 AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok — Military personnel walk in Gwanghwamun, central Seoul, during heavy rainfall on July 2, 2024. AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok

Citizens endure heavy rain while waiting for buses outside Exit 2 of Gwanghwamun Station in central Seoul on July 2 2024 AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok — People await buses in Gwanghwamun, central Seoul, during heavy rainfall on July 2, 2024. AJU PRESS Park Jong-hyeok

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