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Record-Breaking Snowfall Hits Seoul

South Korea's capital experiences heaviest single-day snow in over 40 years, causing traffic disruptions but no reported injuries.

  • Seoul, the capital of South Korea, experienced its heaviest single-day snowfall in over 40 years on Saturday, with 12.2 centimeters of snow recorded.
  • The snowfall caused traffic congestion and minor collisions, but no injuries or weather-related deaths were reported.
  • A heavy snow advisory was issued for the entire area of Seoul before being lifted later in the day.
  • Other parts of South Korea also experienced snow or rain on Saturday.
  • More than 4,600 workers were deployed by the city government to remove snow across Seoul.
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