City in Jeju, South Korea
Air quality in Seogwipo
19.1PM2.5 µg/m³, yearly
Polluted
The annual average PM2.5 in Seogwipo was 19.1 µg/m³ in 2019, about 3.8 times the WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³.
Key facts
- PM2.5: 19.1 µg/m³ yearly average (2019). Measured at Jeju, 14 km away.
- PM10: 33.4 µg/m³ (2019).
Air quality across South Korea
Quick answers
Is the air in Seogwipo bad?
Polluted: 19.1 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average, 3.8× the WHO guideline.
How does Seogwipo compare with the rest of South Korea?
People in South Korea breathe 22 µg/m³ of PM2.5 on average (2023, World Bank/WHO), against 19.1 µg/m³ measured here.
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Sources
- WHO Ambient Air Quality Database
- WHO air quality guidelines (2021)
- Live air quality map (WAQI)
- Visit Jeju
- Jeju Olle Trail
- Jeju International Airport (Korea Airports Corporation)
Annual averages are measured values reported to the WHO; check a live map for today's air. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.