We start with weather-related news this morning... as a massive storm -- Typhoon Soulik -- is edging ever closer to the southern part of the Korean peninsula.
Generally, these typhoons indirectly affect us here in Korea,... but this one is on course for a direct impact.
The last time that happened was six years ago... and it caused a lot of damage.
Therefore,... take the necessary precautions because it might be quite dangerous out there over the next few days.
For more, let's talk to our Lee Jee-hyun at the weather center.
Jee-hyun,... this is looking like a big one....
Good morning, Mark. We can already see Typhoon Soulik getting close to the Korean Peninsula, the typhoon is on course for Seogwipo on Jeju Island and it will sweep across the Korean Peninsula through Friday.
Soulik will go just to the west of Gwangju tomorrow afternoon and continue to travel in a northeast direction. The storm will hit the capital area directly by early Friday morning... so the worst of the wind and downpours are expected in Jeju Island and the western regions.
A typhoon advisory has been expanded to waters off of Korea's southern coast and remains in place for waters off Jeju Island. Strong winds and high waves seem unavoidable as well.
The nation should brace for torrential showers,... again, Jeju and the western regions will see heavier showers, in fact, the southwest and Jeju Island could see up to 400 millimeters of rain.
We'll feel the hot and moist air sweeping the country due to the typhoon, with highs ranging from 30 to 35 degrees Celsius.
That's all for me at this hour, back to you Mark in the studio.
