Ozone warning issued for 11 cities in central Gyeonggi Province

(Suwon = Yonhap News) As of 4 p.m. on the 12th, an ozone warning was issued for 11 cities in the central Gyeonggi region, the Korea Environment Corporation of the Ministry of Environment reported.

The regions in question are Suwon, Ansan, Anyang, Bucheon, Siheung, Gwangmyeong, Gunpo, Uiwang, Gwacheon, Hwaseong, and Osan.

The average ozone concentration in the area where the notice was issued is 0.1288 ppm (1 part per million) as of 4 p.m.

If the 1-hour average concentration of ozone (O₃) in the air is more than 0.12 ppm, an ozone warning is issued, if it is more than 0.30 ppm, an ozone warning is issued, and if it is more than 0.50 ppm, an ozone serious warning is issued.

When an ozone warning is issued, the elderly, children, and people with respiratory or heart diseases should refrain from outdoor activities. It is also recommended for the general public not to engage in outdoor activities or engage in strenuous exercise.