A dust storm warning at the 'caution' level has been issued for Seoul, Gyeonggi, and Chungnam regions as the Ministry of Climate, Energy, and Environment reports extremely high PM10 levels exceeding 300㎍/㎥. This level has been sustained for more than two hours, prompting officials to issue a two-level 'caution' warning. The warning indicates that the situation is serious enough to warrant attention and potential action. The rise in dust levels is attributed to dust storms that originated from the Gobi Desert and Inner Mongolia, moving southeast towards Korea.

As of the afternoon of the report, the one-hour average PM10 levels were notably high in various regions including Seoul with 270, Sokcho with 417, and Jinju with an alarming 489. The Ministry of Climate is urging individuals to limit outdoor activities and take care of their health during this period, as the dust storm is expected to impact most areas of the country. High PM10 concentrations are not isolated to the warned areas, which indicates a widespread issue that affects public health and safety.

In response, the Ministry has mobilized relevant agencies and local governments to act according to established 'Dust Storm Disaster Guidelines.' They have also advised the public to refer to updates from the Central Dust Storm Response Situation Room and Air Korea for ongoing information. The effectiveness of these proactive measures will be critical in mitigating health risks associated with the current dust storm and improving public awareness about air quality conditions in real-time.