Sat Jan 11 11:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Korea Braces for Snow and Renewed Cold Snap; Japanese Student’s Hammer Attack Sparks Outrage
**Seoul, South Korea/Tokyo, Japan –** South Korea is expected to experience snowfall in various regions next week, with a significant cold snap predicted for Wednesday and Thursday, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration. Snow is anticipated to begin falling in the northern inland and mountainous areas of Gangwon Province late Monday night, extending to other regions of Gangwon Province, eastern Gyeonggi Province, northern Chungcheongbuk-do Province, northern inland North Gyeongsang Province, and the northeastern mountainous areas of North Gyeongsang Province by Tuesday. Further snowfall or rain is forecast for Honam and Jeju Island on Wednesday and Thursday, accompanied by a drop in temperatures. Morning lows are expected to range from -13°C to 2°C, and daytime highs from -2°C to 6°C, below average for this time of year.
Separately, a South Korean female university student faces significant backlash after attacking students with a hammer in a Tokyo classroom. Japanese media outlets, without using mosaics, have published images of the 22-year-old student from Hosei University, who reportedly injured eight people during the incident. The motive is currently being investigated, but reports suggest it may be related to feelings of being mistreated.
These are just some of the top stories reported today by the Herald Corporation. Other news includes updates on South Korea’s political climate, real estate market, and economic trends, along with international news focusing on events in the United States and India. Details on these stories are available in the full report.
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