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[Free Report] South Korea's Climate |
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by Soyeon Cho | 05-08-2019 14:25
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South Korea is often known as a nation of four seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Although many countries have different degrees of the seasons, South Korea is located between polar and tropical seasons, meaning its four seasons are very distinct from each other (Gao). A notable part of summer is the monsoon season. Often during late June or early July, it is a period of continuous, heavy rain and is generally an important part of growing crops. The monsoon season is common among other countries in Asia, West Africa, and more. The monsoon season during the summer also involves typhoons (“tae-pung” in Korean), which are tropical storms like hurricanes or cyclones that occur in the western Pacific or Indian oceans. Because of South Korea’s location close to the Pacific rather than the Indian Ocean, South Korea is affected by typhoons like Typhoon Maemi that start as small storms in Oceania and increase in size as they move northwest towards the peninsula before it weakens (Korea Meteorological Association). However, due to climate change, South Korea’s climate has also changed in various ways. According to the National Environment Information Network System, the average temperature in South Korea has increased by 1.2°C since the nation first started recording data in 1912. Along with affecting flora and fauna on land, this would mean higher ocean temperatures as well, which would affect the habitats of aquatic plants and animals that prefer colder ocean temperatures. Furthermore, the annual rainfall in the 21st century is set to increase by 19.3% compared to the previous century (NEINS). This was mainly due to the increases in heavy rain, not as much from the increases in the number of rainy days. Yet, these changing patterns may be responsible for the delays of this year’s heavy monsoon (continuing into late July). Other irregular weather patterns are surfacing in the 21st century due to climate change, but South Korea’s industrial development may mean greater climate change in the future. Therefore, we need to try to reduce our consumption of fossil fuels, which enhance the greenhouse effect and lead to global warming, by decreasing electricity and vehicle use, encouraging renewable energy, and raising awareness about climate change. “Climate Change in South Korea.” National Environment Information Network System, Korea Environment Institute, www.neins.go.kr/etr/climatechange/doc04b.asp. Gao, Sisi. “Assigning Seasons.” ASU Ask A Biologist, Arizona State University School of Life Sciences, 20 May 2015, askabiologist.asu.edu/assigning-seasons. Jung, D. “Four Seasons in South Korea.” Willamette University, Willamette University, 3 Apr. 2015, blog.willamette.edu/worldnews/files/2015/03/korea-four-seasons.png. “Typhoon Maemi.” Korea Meteorological Association, Korea Meteorological Association, 10 Sept. 2003, web.kma.go.kr/notify/press/kma_list.jsp?bid=press&mode=view&num=1170969.
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5 Comments
Hi Soyeon,
Thank you for your report and I am happy to see that you actually wrote about our home country - South Korea. Yet, sadly I felt that recently the distinctness/uniqueness of four seasons in Korea becomes more ambiguous due to the climate change and the pollution. I hope the government can take immediate actions to take care of ongoing environmental issues. Great work.
Louis Mentor
Posted 19-08-2019 00:09
Hey Soyeon!
I hope you are well today my fellow ambassador!
Just like Korea even the city of Cape Town faces the same climate context in a sense that we have four seasons in one day constantly. Unfortunately, it has affected the fauna and flora species as well not to mention the temperature increases during the summer and the temperature decreases during the winter overall climate change has affected each and every single aspect in our lives and we're seeing it with each and every single coming season.
Thank you so much for the effort that you have put in writing this report I enjoyed reading this so much and I hope to read more of your work in the coming future!
Keep on holding the Fort Soyeon !
With gratitude,
Ms Domingos
Posted 12-08-2019 19:44
Hello Soyeon
You're right. Due to its geological location, South Korea is well known for its distinctive four seasons. However, global warming and resultant irregular patterns of climate is altering seasonal temperatures and precipitation. Some even insist that it's time to redefine the seasons. Thank you for brining up this issue.
Wonhee Mentor
Posted 07-08-2019 17:38
Hello Soyeon
I do hope that you are fine and doing great with your works.
Thank you for your report about South Korea's Climate
Green Cheers from Nepal :)
Keep writing great reports.
We are eager to read more reports from you.
Regards,
Kushal Naharki
Posted 06-08-2019 02:03
Hii, Climate change is posing great problem across the globe leading to melting glaciers and irregular weather patterns. Effective efforts is the need of the hour.
Thankyou for the report.
Posted 05-08-2019 23:58