The Korea Meteorological Administration forecast mostly cloudy skies nationwide on Chuseok day, the 25th, with morning rain on the Gangwon east coast and mountains and the northern Gyeongbuk east coast.

Thick cloud will cover the sky at night, with rain in central regions from late night into early on the 26th, so the Chuseok full moon will be hard to see in most areas.

Return traffic peaks today

Transport and weather authorities expected homebound traffic to peak on the morning of the 24th and return traffic on the afternoon of the 25th. Wet roads lengthen braking distances, so drivers should keep their distance and slow down.

On the 26th the rain band will move to the south and Jeju, widening the area of rain. Those travelling later in the holiday should check both weather and road conditions before setting out.

Holiday safety tips

Visitors to family graves or outdoor outings in the rain should watch for slippery mountain paths. Long-distance drivers should rest every two hours and make use of service areas and drowsiness shelters.

The weather agency urged ferry passengers to check in advance for schedule changes due to fog or high waves.