Daegu region braces for chilly morning, rain, ice risk; potential supply-chain impact
Daegu and the North Gyeongsang region are forecast to be largely cloudy with scattered rain, according to the Daegu Regional Meteorological Administration. As of 6 a.m., morning temperatures ranged from around -4 C in higher elevations to about 3–4 C in parts of the coast, with daytime highs projected to be between 9 and 14 C.
Several representative readings from the region show a chilly morning: Cheongsong at -4.0 C, Bonghwa at -3.9 C, Uljin at 3.4 C, Daegu at 1.5 C, Pohang at 3.4 C, Gumi at 0.2 C, and Gyeongju at -0.8 C.
Rain is expected to fall mainly on the east coast of Gyeongsang and in the northeast mountainous areas, as well as on Ulleungdo and Dokdo, with anticipated totals of 5 to 20 millimeters. Inland areas are forecast to receive around 5 millimeters or less.
Forecaster Kim Joon-hyung of the Daegu office urged caution, noting that as temperatures rise through the day, ice could melt and create potential safety hazards. He asked residents and workers to remain mindful of possible winter-related accidents.
Beyond local weather, the forecast matters for U.S. readers because South Korea is a major hub for electronics, automotive, and other manufacturing. Weather-induced disruptions in southeastern Korea can influence production schedules, shipping logistics, and supply chains that feed into global markets and tech supply lines.
The Daegu Regional Meteorological Administration is part of the Korea Meteorological Administration, the national weather service of South Korea. Daegu is a major city in the country’s southeast, and the region includes important industrial and logistics infrastructure that serves both domestic and international markets.
Ulleungdo and Dokdo are small island groups off Korea’s east coast; Dokdo is administered by South Korea, a point of ongoing territorial dispute with Japan. The weather forecast for these islands is included in the regional outlook, reflecting their strategic location in the region’s maritime routes.