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Seoul recorded its first snowfall of the season on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at the Seoul Weather Station in Jongno District, 26 days earlier than last year (December 4) and 12 days earlier than the average (November 20), according to the Korea Meteorological Administration. The snow was light and did not accumulate, and it marks the earliest first snow in Seoul since 2010, 16 years ago. Korean media widely reported the event, with Dong-A Ilbo noting it was the fastest first snow in 16 years, and Maeil Business Newspaper highlighting that it was 26 days earlier than last year and 12 days earlier than the norm. The Korea Herald and other outlets also covered the record, while KBS World confirmed the observation by weather observers at the station.