Heavy snowfall in South Korea is causing severe travel disruptions, resulting in at least four deaths and numerous flight and ferry cancellations. The snowstorm, one of the worst in recent history, dumped over 40 cm of snow in Seoul,

South Korea grappled with heavy snowfall for a second day on Thursday, with dozens of flights cancelled, ferry operations suspended and at least four people reported dead in a bitter winter, though conditions showed signs of easing.

More than 140 flights were cancelled and ferry services suspended after unusually heavy November snowfall caused chaos.