Over 200 flights canceled in South Korea due to Typhoon Khanun

South Korea came under the influence of the powerful Typhoon Khanun on August 9, as the typhoon is on a path to make landfall on the country's southern coast and pass vertically across the Korean Peninsula, the weather agency said, Report informs referring to Yonhap.

The typhoon put Jeju Island and the southern coast under its influence on August 9 morning, bringing winds as fast as 24 meters per second.

More than 200 flights, including those going to and from Jeju Island, were grounded Wednesday while all passenger boat services from and to Jeju were also suspended, authorities said.

Jeju International Airport reported that out of the 492 flights scheduled for the day, over 160 had been canceled as of 6 p.m.

Starting at 10 p.m., typhoon advisories will be upgraded into warnings for the entire land area of the island and its offshore waters, according to the Jeju Regional Meteorological Administration.

The government advised public institutions and companies to adjust commuting hours on August 10 as the typhoon is likely to make landfall during the morning rush hour.