Heavy snow blanketed Gyeongbokgung Palace in central Seoul on Wednesday, marking the heaviest November snowfall in over a century, according to the weather agency. South Korea's capital experienced unprecedented snowfall during November, causing significant disruptions to traffic, power outages, and flight cancellations as authorities prepared for more snow in the coming days.
At least two people were killed in traffic accidents on highways east of Seoul, while falling debris from buildings and construction sites due to strong winds injured several pedestrians, according to media reports. The snowfall, which began overnight as cooler air moved in from the northwest, accumulated 18 cm by 3 pm, the largest recorded snowfall since 1907.
The Interior Ministry heightened its disaster response, forecasting up to 5 cm of snow per hour through Thursday morning. The wet snow, high in moisture, posed a risk to facilities and property. Over 200 flights were cancelled or delayed, predominantly domestic, as severe weather conditions, including strong winds, affected airports nationwide. Additionally, at least 70 ferries serving islands were suspended. Thousands of households in Seoul and the central region experienced power outages due to damaged electricity lines caused by falling trees and snow-related issues, according to news reports.
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