Up to 26 centimetres of snow fell over northern parts of the South Korean capital, as hundreds of flights were cancelled and homes in multiple areas left without power.

A deadly and historic November snowstorm paralyzed parts of South Korea on Wednesday, as heavy snow warnings led to widespread power outages and flight cancellations.

South Korea's capital has just seen its most significant November snowfall since record-keeping began in 1907. On Wednesday, northern parts of Seoul saw upwards of 26 cm of snow, replacing the November 1972 city record of 12.4 cm. It was enough to cause widespread disruptions to flights and ground transportation.