Korea Meteorological Administration, National meteorological service in Seoul, South Korea
The Korea Meteorological Administration is the national weather service in Seoul and operates a network of observation stations across the country. These stations continuously collect temperature, precipitation, wind, and atmospheric data to support forecasts and climate monitoring.
The service began in 1904 with temporary observation posts in Busan, Incheon, and Mokpo before becoming the Central Meteorological Office. It has been collecting systematic weather data across South Korea throughout its long development.
The administration conducts educational programs and public initiatives to increase understanding of weather patterns and climate changes among South Korean citizens.
Visitors can access current weather data and forecasts through the institution's website and mobile applications at any time. All information is freely available to the public around the clock.
The institution operates two supercomputers named Guru and Maru that run complex weather simulations. These machines process enormous amounts of data to generate accurate forecasts for the entire country.
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