With the three-day Chuseok holiday beginning today, Koreans are hitting the road for the annual exodus to spend the holiday with their family members.
More than 350,000 rushed out of Seoul to visit their hometowns yesterday.
Another 290,000 were expected to pack their bags to join loved ones during Chuseok, Korea's Thanksgiving, according to the Korea Expressway Corporation.
"The worst traffic congestion will be seen from late Friday throughout today since a great number of people will likely take the expressway after getting off from work," an official at the KEC said. "However, we don't expect a severe traffic jam because we project a smaller number of people to visit their hometowns with this year's short holiday."
The sky for central regions is forecasted to be clear today but rain is expected in the southern regions and Jeju, weather authorities said.
The projected precipitation is 10-50 millimeters for Jeju, 5-30 millimeters for South Gyeongsang Province and 5-20 millimeters for South Jeolla Province, they said.
The morning lows will range from 16-22 degrees Celsius and the daytime highs will reach 25-30 degrees Celsius.
The National Emergency Management Agency also warned of typhoon Sinlaku, which may impact the nation during the holiday.
It urged local governments to maintain emergency readiness, allowing government branches to check-up on the typhoon's status and provide support if needed.
More than 350,000 rushed out of Seoul to visit their hometowns yesterday.
Another 290,000 were expected to pack their bags to join loved ones during Chuseok, Korea's Thanksgiving, according to the Korea Expressway Corporation.
"The worst traffic congestion will be seen from late Friday throughout today since a great number of people will likely take the expressway after getting off from work," an official at the KEC said. "However, we don't expect a severe traffic jam because we project a smaller number of people to visit their hometowns with this year's short holiday."
The sky for central regions is forecasted to be clear today but rain is expected in the southern regions and Jeju, weather authorities said.
The projected precipitation is 10-50 millimeters for Jeju, 5-30 millimeters for South Gyeongsang Province and 5-20 millimeters for South Jeolla Province, they said.
The morning lows will range from 16-22 degrees Celsius and the daytime highs will reach 25-30 degrees Celsius.
The National Emergency Management Agency also warned of typhoon Sinlaku, which may impact the nation during the holiday.
It urged local governments to maintain emergency readiness, allowing government branches to check-up on the typhoon's status and provide support if needed.
A family walk to a train at Seoul Station yesterday to head for their hometown.
[Kim Myung-sub/The Korea Herald]
Meanwhile, an array of cultural programs are being prepared for citizens and non-Korean residents across the nation.
A cultural event by 50 migrant workers will be launched at the National Recreation Forest Office in Jangseong, South Jeolla Province, from Saturday through Monday.
They will experience traditional culture by making Songpyeon, traditional rice cakes.
By Cho Ji-hyun , The Korea Herald News.
(sharon@heraldm.com) 2008.09.13
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