{"id":2201909,"date":"2023-08-08T08:00:04","date_gmt":"2023-08-07T23:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/?p=2201909"},"modified":"2023-08-07T17:28:24","modified_gmt":"2023-08-07T08:28:24","slug":"south-korea-braces-for-typhoon-khanun-expected-to-land-on-southeastern-coast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/2023\/08\/south-korea-braces-for-typhoon-khanun-expected-to-land-on-southeastern-coast\/","title":{"rendered":"South Korea braces for Typhoon Khanun, expected to land on southeastern coast"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typhoon Khanun is <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weather.go.kr\/w\/weather\/warning\/list.do\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">projected<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to hit South Korea\u2019s southeastern coast later this week, with potential wind speeds reaching up to 98 miles (158.4 kilometers) per hour, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration. The typhoon, currently east-northeast of Okinawa, is set to progress north, making landfall near Busan on Thursday evening. After passing the southeastern coast, Khanun will likely advance northward across the Korean Peninsula, with wind speeds predicted to exceed 33 miles (54 kilometers) per hour throughout South Korea. By Saturday, it is expected to pass China\u2019s northeast, transitioning into an extratropical cyclone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regions throughout South Korea are bracing for the impact of Khanun, anticipating strong winds and heavy rainfall. The southeastern coast may witness winds around 89 miles (144 kilometers) per hour, with other regions experiencing winds ranging from 33 miles (54 kilometers) to 78 miles (126 kilometers) per hour. The meteorological agency forecasts heavy rainfall of up to 400 millimeters in Gangwon Province between Wednesday and Thursday, while the remaining regions may receive between 50 and 200 millimeters of rainfall.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Why It Matters<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With parts of South Korea already reeling from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/2023\/07\/heavy-rain-in-korea-death-toll-and-damages-rise-evacuations-underway\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">previous flooding<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the incoming Typhoon Khanun could exacerbate the situation significantly, particularly for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/2023\/07\/government-steps-in-as-south-koreas-food-price-surges-due-to-weather-woes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">local farming communities<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Flooding due to heavy rains could lead to further soil erosion, landslides and waterlogging, which in turn may result in widespread damage to crops and farmlands. This potential destruction could seriously impair the country\u2019s agricultural sector, leading to reduced yields and, in turn, potential price inflation and increased dependence on imports.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typhoon Khanun\u2019s arrival also presents grave implications for the already <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.yna.co.kr\/view\/AEN20230719007451315\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">displaced populations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from prior flooding. The storm\u2019s impact could potentially increase the number of displaced individuals while simultaneously exacerbating living conditions for those already affected. The typhoon\u2019s timing coincides with an ongoing heatwave, which is projected to cause a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.koreaherald.com\/view.php?ud=20230806000136\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">peak<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in South Korea\u2019s energy requirements. Potential damage to power lines and infrastructure due to the typhoon could lead to disruptions in energy supply at a time when it is most needed, potentially causing power shortages and exacerbating heat-related health risks.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-tags\"><a href=\"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/tag\/business-economy\/\"><span class=\"tag\">Business &amp; Economy<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/tag\/culture-society\/\"><span class=\"tag\">Culture &amp; Society<\/span><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/koreapro.org\/tag\/domestic-politics\/\"><span class=\"tag\">Domestic Politics<\/span><\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Typhoon Khanun is projected to hit South Korea\u2019s southeastern coast later this week, with potential wind speeds reaching up to 98 miles (158.4 kilometers) per hour, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration. The typhoon, currently east-northeast of Okinawa, is set to progress north, making landfall near Busan on Thursday evening. 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