South Korea's capital region weathers snowstorm

SEOUL: Cars slowed and stopped on icy roads and bundled-up commuters gingerly navigated snow-covered sidewalks as a snowstorm swept through South Korea's capital Seoul and nearby regions on Thursday, extending a frigid cold spell that has the East Asian country in its grip.

There were no immediate reports of major disruptions or damage caused by the snow, ice and subzero temperatures as of Thursday afternoon, as officials lifted their heavy snow warnings for the area after the snowfall weakened following morning commuting hours.