Severe Snowstorm Slams Seoul: Record Snowfall Triggers Fatalities, Flight Cancellations, and Power Outages

Seoul, South Korea – A record snowfall, unprecedented in its severity for November, has disrupted life in South Korea’s capital, leading to multiple deaths, extensive power outages, and significant disruptions in travel. The snowstorm, which dumped over 16 inches of snow in some parts of the city, has been described as Seoul’s third-worst since observations began in 1907. The extreme weather event led to the cancellation of more than 140 flights and 76 ferry routes, …

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Man Faces Trial for Allegedly Murdering Former Lover and Her Daughter in Seoul

Seoul, South Korea – A 65-year-old man in Seoul now faces trial for the alleged premeditated murder of his former partner and her daughter, following their tragic deaths at an officetel in the Gangnam District on May 30. Park Hak-sun, the suspect, was escorted to the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office on Friday morning to be indicted on two counts of murder in connection with the case. Initially claiming to have inadvertently caused the women’s …

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