As of 4:00 p.m. on August 20, the Korea Meteorological Administration issued a heat wave advisory for 15 areas, including Gimje City.
This advisory will take effect at 11:00 a.m. on August 21, 2026. Residents in these areas should avoid outdoor activities and strenuous work during the midday hours and drink plenty of water to prevent heat-related illnesses.
[15 Areas Under the Advisory]
Jeonbuk Province — Gimje City, Wanju County, Jinan County, Muju County, Jangsu County, Imsil County, Sunchang County, Iksan City, Jeongeup City, Jeonju City, Namwon City
, Buan County — Buan County (excluding Wido-myeon), Buan Wido-myeon
; Gunsan City — Gunsan Okdo-myeon (excluding Eocheongdo)
; Jeju City (excluding mountainous areas) — Jeju City (mid-mountain areas)
Jeonbuk Province — Gimje City, Wanju County, Jinan County, Muju County, Jangsu County, Imsil County, Sunchang County, Iksan City, Jeongeup City, Jeonju City, Namwon City
, Buan County — Buan County (excluding Wido-myeon), Buan Wido-myeon
; Gunsan City — Gunsan Okdo-myeon (excluding Eocheongdo)
; Jeju City (excluding mountainous areas) — Jeju City (mid-mountain areas)
※ This article was automatically generated by a robot reporter based on special weather advisory data released by the Korea Meteorological Administration. (Release time: August 20, 4:00 PM)
