Blue skies without a cloud in sight and a cool breeze greeted Seoulites early on August 8. Nodeulseom Island is in clear view from the Dongjak Bridge. (photo: Jeon Han)

A day after Ipchu, 立秋, the traditional beginning of fall, a crisp dawn air and deep, piercingly blue skies greeted morning commuters across Seoul.

As seen from the Dongjak Bridge, the deep blue waters flowing down the Hangang River waxed and waned under the azure sky. The clear sight across the river banks and the wind blowing alongside the river refreshed bystanders.

The Korean Meteorological Administration's daily forecast says that Seoul skies will be clear with temperatures reaching up to 31 degrees Celsius, making the capital's weather extremely hot, while southern parts of the peninsula will be under the influence of typhoon Halong with clouds and sporadic rain fall.

By Jeon Han
Korea.net Staff Writer
 hanjeon@korea.kr

Seoul as seen from the Hangang River at the Dongjak Bridge on August 8. (photo: Jeon Han)

A cloudless blue sky spreads over Seoul, showing the Dongjak Bridge and the N Seoul Tower on the morning of August 8. (photo: Jeon Han)

The Banpo and Jamsu Bridges, as seen from the banks of the Hangang River at the Dongjak Bridge, on August 8. (photo: Jeon Han)