Since data began more than a century ago in 1907, Seoul has experienced its heaviest November rain.
On Wednesday, the city’s previous record of 12 cm, set in November 1972, was broken by at least 16 inches of snowfall in the North Korean capital.
It caused considerable disturbance across the country, with local media reporting that airlines had been grounded, highways closed, and that there were difficulties to transfer services.
A traffic injury allegedly occurred near Seoul in connection with the weather, killing at least one person.
The severe snowstorm was caused by strong western winds and a” important temperature difference between the water surface and the warm air,” according to Youn Ki-han, head of Seoul’s Meteorology Forecast Division.
It is anticipated to continue until Thursday night and through Wednesday evening.
Following a minor fall period, the area has experienced the chilly weather.
” Just last week, I felt that the November fall was a little hot, but in just one week it feels like it’s turned into a winter paradise, which was quite a contrast”, said business Bae Joo-han.
” So I ventured out today to love the first snowstorm of the winter.”