Planning a Trip? Master Weather Phrases like 일기예보 & 비 소식

Deciding where to go in Korea often depends on the sky; here is how to pivot your plans when the forecast changes.

Situation (what’s happening)

Minji and Paul are in a group chat planning a weekend getaway to Jeju Island. They are checking the latest reports to decide if they should hike or stay indoors.

Minji: 이번 주말 제주도 여행 갈 수 있을까? Paul: 일기예보ilgiyebo 봤는데 토요일에 이 있더라고. Minji: 아 진짜? 한라산 가려고 했는데. Paul: 그러게. 비 오면 그냥 위주로 돌아다녀야 할 듯. Minji: 도 많이 낮아질까? 옷을 어떻게 챙겨야 할지 모르겠네. Paul: 낮에는 따뜻한데 저녁엔 쌀쌀하대. 겉옷 꼭 챙겨!

Decision Tree: Where to go?

• Is there 비 소식bi sosik?
  • Yes -> Stick to (Coex Mall, Museums, Cafes).

Next steps

Check your weather app in Korean! Look for the words 강수확률gangsuhwakryul (precipitation probability) and 최고기온choegogion (highest temperature) to practice your travel vocabulary in the wild.