S.Korean capital hit by record November snowfall

South Korea's capital was blanketed Wednesday by the heaviest November snowfall since records began over a century ago, the weather agency said. A heavy snow warning urged residents to refrain from operating vehicles and engaging in outdoor activities and to beware of falling trees.

Falling trees caused power outages, affecting more than 150 households around Seoul in the morning. As heavy snow fell nationwide, multiple accidents occurred due to vehicles sliding on icy roads, though no major injuries have been reported. Up to 20 cm of additional snowfall is expected to fall around the capital, according to the weather agency.