Sejong Particulate Matter (PM₂.₅) Level
South Korea
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Sejong
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South Korea 2019 PM2.5 Death Toll
PM2.5 annual mean levels
27µg/m³
each person's annual mean exposure 5.4 times WHO's guideline.

41
Deaths per 100,000 people
attributable to fine particle pollution in 2019 (21,837 in total in the country).
Death percentage as per diseases

PM2.5 particles, with a diameter of 2.5 micrometers or less, are approximately 30 times smaller than a human hair, making them a significant yet often unseen threat to air quality.
Most Polluted Cities 2026
South Korea
Analyze the real-time most air polluted cities in the country.
Standard Value
1.
Iksan, Jeonbuk
Good
2xabove Standard
2.
Yoju, Gyeonggi
Good
1xabove Standard
3.
Masan, Gyeongnam
Good
1xabove Standard
4.
Jeonghae, Jeonbuk
Good
1xabove Standard
5.
Gyeongsan, Gyeongbuk
Good
1xabove Standard
6.
Jeonju, Jeonbuk
Good
1xequal Standard
7.
Ichon, Gyeonggi
Good
1xbelow Standard
8.
Kimje, Jeonbuk
Good
1xbelow Standard
9.
Hosan, Chungnam
Good
1xbelow Standard
10.
Wonju, Gangwon
Good
1xbelow Standard
Last Updated: 04 Jun 2026, 06:41 PM
AQI City RankingsUncovering the Sources of Particulate Matter (PM₂.₅): Where Does It Come From?
Windblown Dust
Daily activities like construction or other practicesHome-related emission
Household activities, such as cooking and heatingFactories and industries' emission
Regular operations in factories and industriesPower plants generation
Emission from Routine energy production in power plantsLandfill fires
Fires in landfills, often caused by waste mismanagementTransportation emission
Diesel operated Daily vehicles produces exhaustHuman-caused emissions
Common practices like open burning of waste or agricultural residuesShort-Term PM₂.₅ Exposure Impacts

Irritation in Eyes
Redness, itching, and discomfort in your eyes
Headaches
Frequent or intense headaches.
Fatigue
Feeling unusually tired or weak.
Aggravated asthma
Increased asthma attacks and symptoms.
Breathing problems
Coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath.Why you should care about Particulate Matter (PM₂.₅)?
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