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Typhoon-16 Moves toward South Sea of Korea
Pyongyang, September 14 (KCNA) -- Typhoon-16, formed in the sea southeast of the Philippines, is moving toward the South Sea of Korea.

The typhoon was located in the sea east of central Philippines as of 03:00 Friday.

With 900 hpa in the center, it has a maximum wind speed of 55 meters per second. It has a radius of 240 kilometers with wind speed of over 25 meters per second and a radius of 540 kilometers with wind speed of over 15 meters per second, and its velocity is 18 kilometers per hour.

The typhoon will reach the south coast of South Jolla Province and pass through North Kyongsang Province, moving northeast through the sea off Wonsan City.

It is forecast that the typhoon will affect Korea on September 17-18.

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