That night, Minjun wrote in his journal: Winter in Korea starts three times—by tradition on November 7 or 8, by astronomy on December 21 or 22, and by weather on December 1. But for Harabeoji, it starts the moment you put on your first pair of long underwear and hear the ajummas on the street say, ‘It’s really cold now.’
In modern Seoul, winter often "starts" the moment the first Christmas carol plays in a convenience store or the streetlights are adorned with decorations. This usually happens abruptly in . when does winter start in korea
Sub-zero temperatures, freezing Siberian winds, and early flurries frequently arrive in , making it the unofficial start of the cold season. Best time to visit South Korea | weather by month - climate That night, Minjun wrote in his journal: Winter