South Korea's capital, Seoul, has been blanketed by a record November snowfall, causing travel chaos and leaving at least five people dead.

Seoul, South Korea - November 27, 2024 South Korea grappled with heavy snowfall for a second day on Thursday, with dozens of flights cancelled, ferry operations suspended and at least four people reported dead in a bitter winter,

South Korea ’s capital, Seoul, has faced its heaviest November snowfall on record, bringing power cuts and flight disruption. The densely populated city was blanketed in the first snowfall of this year’s winter, with 16.5cm (6.5 inches) dumped by 7am on Wednesday, the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) said.