What is the rainy season of Korea, which brings heavy rain from late June to July?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. The jangma, linked to the summer monsoon
- Step 1: The Korean summer is humid because of moist air from the Pacific. Step 2. The season is called jangma. Answer: The jangma, linked to the summer monsoon. Why not the others: The other names are used in Japan or elsewhere, or refer to different events.
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