Rough seas, stormy weather loom as Korea feels effects of Super Typhoon Bavi

South Korea is expected to avoid a direct hit from Super Typhoon Bavi, but forecasters warned Tuesday that the storm's vast size and powerful winds will still bring rough seas, heavy rain and strong winds to parts of the country later this week, particularly around Jeju Island and the southern coast.

The Korea Meteorological Administration said Bavi, which battered the US Pacific territories of Guam and Saipan and was continuing on toward East Asia, remained strong as of 3 a.m.

Tuesday, with a c ...