Overview
- Heavy rain and strong winds on Thursday forced Jeju to cancel 246 flights by 7 p.m., and all passenger ferries stopped running because of high waves.
- The Korea Meteorological Administration recorded gusts up to 28.9 meters per second on Udo Island and 27.2 meters per second at Jeju International Airport.
- Local officials activated a Level 1 emergency response, and the airport issued a caution alert to help thousands of stranded passengers reach lodging.
- Following Thursday's mass cancellations, Jeju International Airport plans 530 flights on Friday, including 38 added services, with roughly 89,000 travelers expected.
- Weather began to ease overnight with lighter rain forecast Friday, yet reports noted facility damage and some residents cut off, and officials said many travelers may not depart until the weekend.