A historic snowstorm swept through Seoul, South Korea, on Wednesday, marking the heaviest November snowfall in over half a century. The capital city and its surrounding areas were covered in 20 to 26 centimeters (7.8 to 10 inches) of snow, with northern regions bearing the brunt of the storm. This snowfall surpassed the previous record set 52 years ago, with a storm in 1972 depositing 12 centimeters (4.7 inches) of snow.
The severe weather conditions led to tragic incidents, including a fatal five-vehicle accident in Hongcheon that claimed one life and injured four others. In Yangju, a person lost their life when a tent-type garage collapsed while they were clearing snow. Additionally, temporary power outages affected around 230 homes in Gwangju due to the heavy snow.
