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Seoul Records Heaviest December Single-Day Snowfall in Decades

by Associated Press

   Seoul --

   The South Korean capital, Seoul, received the biggest single-day
   snowfall recorded in December for more than 40 years Saturday but there
   have been no reports of any weather-related deaths or injuries.

   The country's weather agency said Sunday that 12.2 centimeters (4.8
   inches) of snow fell on Seoul the previous day, the heaviest since
   1981.

   The Korea Meteorological Administration said a heavy snow advisory was
   issued for Seoul's entire area Saturday before it was lifted later in
   the day. It said other parts of South Korea also received snow or rain
   on Saturday.

   South Korea's safety agency said that Saturday's snow in Seoul and
   other areas caused traffic congestion, but no snowfall-related deaths
   or injuries have been reported.