South Chungcheong Province's west coast where heavy snow warning went into effect...20m/sec strong wind.

[Anchor]
A heavy snow warning has been issued around the west coast of Chungnam.

There is also a strong wind of more than 20m per second.

I'm connecting the reporter who is on the scene. Reporter Kim Ki-soo!

[Reporter]
Yes, it is located in Daecheon Port in Boryeong, South Chungcheong Province.

[Anchor]
Please tell me about the situation on the ground.

[Reporter]

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Yes, you can see the fishing boats anchored behind me.

Snow is piled up on the fishing boats that have not been able to go fishing.

Now, the snow is a little stronger than an hour ago, the last broadcast.

Five cities and counties, including Boryeong, Seocheon, and Taean in Chungcheongnam-do, have been issued a heavy snow warning.

In addition, six cities and counties, including Gongju, Nonsan, and Buyeo in Chungcheongnam-do, are likely to receive more snow, so a preliminary special warning for heavy snow is in effect.

As of 10 a.m., snowfall was recorded at 14.6cm in Gyeryongsan Mountain, Chungcheongnam-do, 9.9cm in Hodo Island, Boryeong, and 9.8cm in Chunjangdae.

The Korea Meteorological Administration explained that as the sun rises, some of the snow melts and the amount of snow is decreasing.

As the temperature fell, a cold wave warning was in effect in inland areas such as Cheonan and Asan, Chungcheongnam-do.

The lowest temperatures are expected this winter, with Gyeryongsan at minus 16 degrees Celsius and Sejong at minus 13.8 degrees Celsius.

Chungcheongnam-do Fire Department explained that there were four reports of snow, including tree falls and removal of icicles, but there were no separate casualties.

Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province, also received 2cm of snow.

As of 10 a.m., 26 flights arriving and departing from Cheongju Airport were delayed due to snow, causing disruptions in operations.

The Korea Meteorological Administration expected snow to fall from 1 to 5cm in the central and southern regions of Chungcheongbuk-do, 5 to 10cm in Chungnam, and more than 15cm in many places today.

[Anchor]
It looks very cold where reporter Kim is, and the wind is strong?

[Reporter]
Yes. That's right.

The wind has been blowing ever since I came here to broadcast,
There is a biting cold wind that makes it difficult for
to stand still.

Strong wind warnings have been issued around the west coast of Chungnam.

Depending on the place, there will be strong winds of 20m per second.

The maximum instantaneous wind speed was 23.7 meters per second in Taean, Chungcheongnam-do, 23.1 meters in Daecheon Port in Boryeong, and 21 meters in Chunjangdae in Seocheon.

A wind and waves warning was also issued in the coastal waters of Chungnam.

Waves are expected to be as high as 1m to 4.5m.

The Ministry of Public Administration and Security launched the first phase of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters and raised the level of the heavy snow crisis warning from attention to caution as a heavy snow warning was issued in Chungcheong Province.

In snowy areas, there may be short visibility and icy roads and thin ice on roads, so caution should be taken in driving vehicles.

In addition, the temperature is expected to drop sharply, so please refrain from outdoor activities as much as possible.

So far, I'm Kim Ki-soo from YTN in Boryeong, Chungcheongnam-do.

Photographer
: Won Si-sik