"Snowstorm Hits During Commute Home... Seoul and Gyeonggi Situation Update"

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On the afternoon of the 6th, when a heavy snow warning was issued across Seoul, cars were moving slowly near Samseong Station in Seoul. [Image source=Yonhap News]

On the evening of the 6th, when a heavy snow warning was issued throughout Seoul, citizens hurried home near Gwanghwamun Station in Seoul.
[Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyungsoo Park] Heavy snow began falling across various parts of the country, including Seoul, from the afternoon of the 6th, causing ongoing traffic congestion.

The snow, which started just after 6 p.m. around rush hour, continued for over two hours. Due to the cold wave with temperatures dropping close to minus 10 degrees Celsius, the snow froze as it fell. Not only vehicles on the roads, but also pedestrians on the sidewalks were unable to maintain their usual pace.

Buses and passenger cars passing through Sejong-daero in front of Gwanghwamun were moving at speeds below 30 km/h. Some vehicles had their hazard lights on.

On the afternoon of the 6th, when a heavy snow advisory was issued for the central region and other areas, commuters hurried their steps in front of Dongam Station in Bupyeong-gu, Incheon. [Image source=Yonhap News]

According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, about 3.8 cm of snow had accumulated in Seoul as of 9 p.m. A heavy snow warning was issued for Seoul, Incheon, western Gyeonggi Province, the west coast of Chungnam, and Honam regions. The heavy snow warning is issued when snowfall is expected to accumulate more than 5 cm within 24 hours.

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