Seoul Records Heaviest November Snowfall Since 1907

The unprecedented snowstorm has caused fatalities, widespread travel disruptions, and power outages across South Korea's capital.

Seoul experienced its heaviest November snowfall since record-keeping began in 1907, with snow accumulation reaching over 16 inches in some areas by Thursday morning.
At least five people have died due to weather-related incidents, including structural collapses and traffic accidents, with dozens more injured in a highway pile-up near the capital.
More than 140 flights and 76 ferry routes were canceled, and thousands of homes were left without power as heavy snow and icy conditions disrupted transportation and infrastructure.
Authorities mobilized over 11,000 personnel and 20,000 pieces of equipment to clear roads and ensure public safety, as the snowstorm impacted schools and businesses in the region.
Meteorologists attribute the unusually heavy snowfall to a significant temperature difference between warmer-than-usual sea waters and cold air currents, with snowfall expected to ease by Friday.