The winter jasmine blooms at Changdeokgung Palace in Jongno-gu, Seoul. /Courtesy of News1

On Sunday, the 23rd, the maximum temperature will rise to 26 degrees, and fine dust will be prevalent in most areas.

As of 5 a.m. on that day, the temperatures are as follows: Seoul 7.9 degrees, Incheon 7.6 degrees, Suwon 5.1 degrees, Chuncheon 3.2 degrees, Gangneung 12.5 degrees, Cheongju 8.7 degrees, Daejeon 7.9 degrees, Jeonju 9.2 degrees, Gwangju 7.9 degrees, Jeju 18.3 degrees, Daegu 9.1 degrees, Busan 12.9 degrees, Ulsan 10.9 degrees, Changwon 7.9 degrees.

The maximum temperature during the day is forecasted to be between 14 to 26 degrees. The temperature difference between day and night exceeds 15 degrees.

The fine dust concentration is expected to be 'bad' in the metropolitan area, Gangwon Yeongseo, Chungcheong, Honam, Busan, and Jeju. The remaining areas are 'normal.' Some places may temporarily reach bad levels in the morning.

Dry weather warnings are in effect along the east coast and inland Gyeongsang region, as well as in Chungbuk (Yeongdong) and Jeju Island, resulting in very dry conditions. Other regions are also dry, and strong winds increase the risk of small flames spreading into larger fires, necessitating caution against various types of fires, including wildfires.