More than 160 flights were grounded on the southern island of Jeju on Tuesday due to dangerous wind conditions.
The weather authorities issued alerts for high winds and wind shear, which refers to sudden changes in wind direction and speed, for the island as wind gusts peaked at 21 meters per second, equivalent to a typhoon.
As of 1 a.m., Jeju International Airport had reported the cancellation of 164 domestic flights to and from the airport.
An airplane from Singapore, scheduled to arrive at Jeju at 6:45 a.m., was also diverted.
Out of the 480 flights scheduled for Tuesday, only 16 operated normally, the airport said.
In the early morning, wind gusts of 12.8 meters per second blew in areas surrounding the airport. The wind was forecast to range between 10.3-15.6 mps in the afternoon, with a maximum instantaneous wind speed of 18-25.6 mps.
The strong winds also disrupted sea transportation with 43 passenger ships to and from Jeju canceled.
"Since strong winds are expected to disrupt flight operations, travelers are advised to check the flight status in advance," an airport official said.
The island experienced typhoon-class winds, with the highest speeds exceeding 24 mps in northern regions and mountainous areas.
As of 10:30 a.m., the local fire service had received 28 reports of property damage, including fallen trees, broken windows, and knocked-down construction fence panels, tents and banners.
Source: Yonhap News Agency