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A person walks underneath an umbrella as snow falls in Chuncheon, Gangwon on Dec. 23, 2025. [YONHAP]

Winter storm forecast predicts strong winds, snow across Korea

Korea is bracing for a powerful winter storm this weekend that is expected to bring heavy snowfall, strong winds and a sharp drop in temperatures across much of the country, according to the national weather agency.

2026.1.9

Pictured is a scene from the queer coming-of-age film 'Heavy Snow,' starring actors Han So-hee and Han Hae-in. 'Heavy Snow' will release in Korean theaters in the second half of 2024. [JEONJU INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL]

Han So-hee to make silver screen debut in independent film 'Heavy Snow' this year

Han So-hee will make her silver screen debut in the independent film 'Heavy Snow,' a coming-of-age story. The movie will be released in the second half of this year.

2024.4.9

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Heavy snowfall covers Gyeongbok Palace in central Seoul on Saturday. [YONHAP]

Snow and rain dampen adieu to 2023

Heavy snow and rain are expected to blot out the last sunset of 2023 throughout most of the country on Sunday...

2023.12.31

An electronic display board at Jeju International Airport shows flights being canceled due to harsh weather conditions. [YONHAP]

Jeju flights disrupted again as strong wind lash island

Jeju flights were canceled and delayed Friday due to bad weather, capping a week of on-and-off disruptions due to heavy snow and strong winds.

2023.1.27

Snow falls on Hwaseong Haenggung Palace in Suwon, Gyeonggi, on Thursday. Heavy snow warnings were issued in parts of Seoul and Gyeonggi Thursday morning. [YONHAP]

Snow causes commuting chaos in Seoul as cold snap looms

Heavy snow hit Korea causing commuting chaos in Seoul on Thursday morning. Flight delays continued in parts of the country. After the heavy snowfall Thursday, another cold wave is forecast from Friday through the weekend.

2023.1.26

Snowed under

Electronics display boards show flights arriving at Jeju International Airport being canceled on Thursday afternoon. A total of 236 flights departing and arriving Jeju International Airport were canceled as of 3 p.m. Thursday due to heavy snow ...

2022.12.22

Heavy snow warnings were issued in Gwangju and South Jeolla region on Thursday morning. People walk in the snow to their workplaces in Seo District, Gwangju, on Thursday. [YONHAP]

Two deaths reported due to heavy snow, many injuries, accidents reported

Deaths and accidents related to the heavy snow that fell mainly in the central regions of the country were reported across the country yesterday.

2022.12.22

People wait in line at a bus stop at Gangnam Station in southern Seoul on Wednesday morning as heavy snow advisories were issued for the capital area. [NEWS1]

Seoul commuters face difficulties due to snow

Seoulites taking public transportation struggled to get to work amid heavy snow advisories issued for the capital area Wednesday morning.

2022.12.21

A vehicle sprays salt on the roads in Gwangju on Dec. 18 during a heavy snow advisory. [YONHAP]

Korea's snow cleanup response criticized for delayed action

Sluggish responses to snow-related accidents as the country continues to get hit with winter weather are being criticized despite local governments dispatching emergency response teams.

2022.12.21

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eople take a selfie with a giant Christmas tree at the background at Cheonggye Plaza in downtown Seoul during heavy snowfall on Thursday.

2022.12.15