Overview

• 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.