High-Pressure Systems Set to Strengthen, Keeping South Korea Sweltering

South Korea's summer heat is not expected to ease as high‑pressure systems over the North Pacific and the Tibetan plateau are forecast to grow stronger. The Korean Meteorological Administration confirms that the pressure pattern shows no signs of weakening, meaning the hot spell will likely persist through the coming week.

The most intense heat is moving westward along the Baekdudaegan mountain range, shifting the hottest sector from east to west. Continuous clear skies and a southerly flow of hot, humid air will keep the mercury high.

Morning temperatures are projected to be at or just above average, while from August 2 to August 9 daytime readings will exceed average values. Specific forecasts for August 3‑9 call for lows of 24‑27 °C and highs of 33‑39 °C.

Around August 4 a change in wind direction is expected, which will raise temperatures further across Seoul’s metropolitan area and the western Baekdudaegan foothills. Predicted peaks include 37 °C in Seoul on August 5, 34 °C in Busan, and 38‑39 °C in Daegu.