South Korea expands snow alerts nationwide ahead of winter

An early heavy-snow and cold-wave alert brings advance de-icing funds and a public reporting drive for winter hazards.

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Heavy-snow emergency texts will reach every city, county and district in South Korea this winter, under preparations announced as the government activates an early crisis alert for snow and cold waves.

South Korea's YTN (Yonhap Television News) reports that the "attention" alert takes effect on November 15. Its report looks back at the previous winter's first snowfall in the Seoul metropolitan area, when roughly six centimeters of snow paralyzed roads. Delayed snow clearance left commuters struggling to get to and from work.

The concern this winter is abrupt changes rather than uninterrupted cold. The report says a developing "super El Niño" could bring warmer-than-average conditions, punctuated by Arctic cold air and sudden, localized heavy snowfall. It presents the alert as advance preparation, not an announcement that a major snowstorm is already underway.

Emergency snow text messages, previously sent only in selected areas including the capital region, will expand to all 227 local jurisdictions. The government is also releasing 10 billion won in special grants early to help secure snow-clearing equipment and spread de-icing agents before snow falls, according to the report.

Residents will have a dedicated winter hazard-reporting period through the Safety Sinmungo public reporting platform, running from December 1 to March 15. Damaged roadside snow-removal supply boxes and streets that have not been adequately cleared are among the problems authorities want reported.

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