By MOOK Scenic Spots Home, compiled and reported
Korea’s winter runs from December to February, with January being the coldest month of the season. Temperatures often drop well below freezing. Although Korea’s dry cold is more comfortable compared to Taiwan’s humid cold, the weather is extremely chilly, so you need to pay special attention to wearing warm clothing. Below is a guide to dressing and packing for a winter trip to Korea.
Korea’s winter, from December to February, usually sees the first snowfall in December (Image / Visit Seoul, the same applies below)
Basic Clothing:
Long-sleeve thermal top
Long-sleeve shirt
Fleece-lined leggings
Outer pants
Down jacket
Woolen hat
Scarf
Gloves
Thick socks
A down jacket, woolen hat, gloves, and scarf are essential for staying warm (Image / UNIQLO)
Everyone has a different tolerance for cold, but the above is a basic outfit. In addition to a windproof and warm down jacket, keeping your head and extremities warm is also very important. It’s recommended to choose touchscreen-compatible gloves for convenience when using your phone. For socks, those who are sensitive to the cold should wear thick socks or double up for better warmth in your lower limbs.
In Korea’s sub-zero temperatures, it’s very cold, so it’s especially important to keep exposed skin areas warm.
Although it’s cold outdoors in Korea during winter, every shop and building will have the heating on, so layering is the basic rule for winter dressing in Korea. The principle is to dress in warm, easy-to-remove layers. Other warm items includemasks and heat packsamong others. Korea’s winter air is dry and cold, so wearing a mask can help you feel warmer. Additionally, you can buy stick-on heat packs to attach to your clothes for warmth, and Korean convenience stores also sell heat packs specifically for the soles of your feet to relieve discomfort from cold feet.
In December, Korea’s temperatures gradually fall below zero, and the weather is both cold and dry. Therefore, besides proper clothing, skin moisturization is also very important. Dry, cold weather may cause issues like skin peeling or nosebleeds. It’s recommended to bringbody lotion, hand cream, petroleum jelly, as well as facial moisturizing productsto keep your skin hydrated.
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