Seoul slows down under blanket of heaviest November snow in 100 years | South Korea
Seoul slows down under blanket of heaviest November snow in 100 years | South Korea
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South Korea’s capital, Seoul, experienced the heaviest November snowfall in over a century, with 16.5cm (6.5 inches) of snow falling by 7am on Wednesday. This was the first snowfall of the winter season, breaking the previous record set in 1972. The snowstorm disrupted air travel, ferry services, and hiking trails, as well as causing icy road conditions and traffic delays in the city. The president ordered authorities to take necessary measures to prevent accidents and convey weather information to the public. The storm affected various regions of the country, with some areas receiving up to 23cm of snow. Sadly, one person died and four others were injured in a multi-vehicle accident. The snowfall was expected to continue until noon on Thursday, with residents and emergency workers bracing for further challenges. Photos captured tourists in traditional Hanbok dresses, workers making kimchi, and snow-covered landscapes in Seoul during this rare snow event.
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South Korea’s capital has been blanketed by what the weather agency said was the heaviest November snowfall since records began over a century ago. It was the first snowfall of this year’s winter.
The Korea Meteorological Administration said 16.5cm (6.5 inches) of snow fell by 7am on Wednesday, compared with Seoul’s previous record of 12.4cm on 28 November 1972. It was the heaviest snowfall since records began in 1907, the KMA said.
Macau tourists wearing Korean traditional Hanbok dresses take pictures amid snowfall at Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul. Photograph: Jeon Heon-Kyun/EPA
The snowstorm grounded at least 220 flights at airports across the country, while authorities ordered about 90 ferries to remain at port. It also shut down hundreds of hiking trails.
Icy road conditions slowed down the morning commute in Seoul, while emergency workers across the country responded to fallen trees, signs, and other safety risks.
Cars move slowly on a snow-covered road in southern Seoul, South Korea, amid a heavy snow alert. Photograph: YONHAP/EPASouth Korean Buddhists make kimchi in a tent amid heavy snowfall. Photograph: Jeon Heon-Kyun/EPAThai tourists wearing Korean traditional Hanbok dresses take pictures amid snowfall at Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul. Photograph: Jeon Heon-Kyun/EPAVisitors enjoy snow at Gyeongbok Palace, one of South Korea’s best-known landmarks, in Seoul. Photograph: Lee Jin-man/AP
The president, Yoon Suk Yeol, ordered the safety and transport ministries to mobilise all available relevant personnel and equipment to prevent traffic accidents and other snow-related incidents. Yoon also asked officials to convey weather and traffic information to the public swiftly to help ensure they avoid snow-related damages and inconveniences, according to the presidential office.
One Seoul subway line had a nine-minute delay during rush hour, South Korea’s Yonhap news agency reported.
Snow-covered bicycles parked near a subway station in Seoul, South Korea. Photograph: Ahn Young-joon/APWorkers stand next to a Korean Air plane parked on the tarmac during snowfall at Incheon international airport. Photograph: Jung Yeon-Je/AFP/Getty Images
The storm blanketed much of the country with central, eastern and south-western regions seeing 10-23cm.
Icy road conditions slowed down the morning commute in Seoul, while emergency workers across the country responded to fallen trees and signs, and other safety risks.
Yonhap said one person died and four others were injured in a five-vehicle accident in the eastern town of Hongcheon.
The weather agency said snow would continue in most parts of the country until noon on Thursday.
People take part in a kimchi-making festival held amid snowfall at Jogyesa Temple in Seoul. Photograph: Anthony Wallace/AFP/Getty ImagesSnow-covered persimmons in Seoul. Photograph: Lee Jin-man/AP
Seoul slows down under blanket of heaviest November snow in 100 years | South Korea
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