SEOUL — The weather forecast for South Korea's 12 major cities as of 9:01 a.m. Saturday indicates a mix of sunny, cloudy, and wet conditions across the country.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Seoul, Incheon, Cheongju, Daejeon, Chuncheon, and Jeonju are expected to experience sunny weather, with a 60% possibility of rain.
Temperatures in these cities are forecasted to range from highs of 7°C to 11°C in Jeju, which is also expecting rain with the same likelihood of precipitation. On the cooler side, lows are expected to dip to -4°C in Chuncheon, making it the coldest among the major cities listed.
In contrast, Suwon, Gangneung, Daegu, and Busan are anticipated to have cloudy skies, with a 30% chance of rain, indicating a milder weather pattern for these areas. Gwangju stands out with a forecast of sleet, also with a 60% probability of precipitation, suggesting a mix of rain and snow conditions.
The forecast provides a comprehensive view of the expected weather conditions across South Korea's major cities, offering valuable information for residents and visitors planning their activities for the day.
WASHINGTON — The State Department disclosed on Friday that North Korea has delivered more than 10,000 containers of munitions or materials related to munitions to Russia since September, in an effort by Moscow to restock its arsenal amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This revelation comes as the United States announced comprehensive sanctions against over 500 individuals and entities, aiming to hold Russia accountable for its continuous aggression against Ukraine and the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.According to Yonhap News Agency, these arms shipments from North Korea to Russia contravene multiple United Nations Security Council resolutions, which Russia, as a permanent member, had previously endorsed. The transactions have drawn international condemnation for potentially violating these agreements. "Since September 2023, the DPRK has delivered more than 10,000 containers of munitions or munitions-related materials to Russia," stated the department in a detailed fact sheet. DPRK refers to North Korea's formal designation, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
Further details emerged in October when the White House reported that North Korea had shipped over 1,000 containers of military equipment and munitions to Russia. The latest round of sanctions targets additional entities involved in facilitating these transfers, including a Russian company that operates a terminal at Vostochny Port in the Russian Far East and a naval facility near Vladivostok.
The implications of North Korea's military support to Russia extend beyond the immediate replenishment of Russian munitions. The White House disclosed that North Korea also supplied Russia with several dozen ballistic missiles, some of which were deployed against Ukraine in late December and early January. This development has raised concerns among observers about the potential for North Korea's assistance to extend the duration of the conflict in Ukraine. Additionally, there is speculation about what Moscow might have provided to Pyongyang in return, with potential ramifications for security on the Korean Peninsula.