The South Korean capital, Seoul, received the biggest single-day snowfall recorded in December for more than 40 years on Saturday but there have been no reports of any weather-related deaths or injuries. The country's weather agency said Sunday that 12.2 centimeters (4.8 inches) of snow fell on Seoul the previous day, the heaviest since 1981. The Korea Meteorological Administration said a heavy snow advisory was issued for Seoul's entire area on Saturday before it was lifted later in the day.
Nuclear-armed North Korea launched the satellite on Tuesday, but South Korean defence officials and analysts said its capabilities have not been independently verified.
At least 14 people were wounded after a man rammed his car onto a sidewalk and stabbed several people at a shopping mall in Seongnam, South Korea. The suspect, who has a history of mental illness, was arrested.
With forecasters warning of more rainfall, record downpours flooded homes, roads and subway stations in the South Korean capital throughout the week in Seoul