Coldest day this winter

The cold wave that has held the nation in its icy grip since Monday is expected to bring down temperatures to the year¡¯s lowest level Tuesday.

The Korean Meteorological Administration said the mercury would plunge to minus 17 degrees Tuesday in Cholwon, minus 9 in Seoul, minus 8 in Taejon and Chongju, and minus 2 in Pusan. Authorities said temperatures in all regions of Korea except for Cheju would fall below the freezing point on Tuesday morning. The projected temperatures in Seoul and Taejon are 2 degrees lower than those recorded on Monday.

Kim Joon-Seok kjs359@donga.com