Mon Mar 31 10:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Unexpected Spring Snow Blankets Seoul
**Seoul, South Korea** – Seoul experienced an unusual late-winter snowfall on March 30th, surprising residents and tourists alike. The unexpected flurry of snow dusted the city, coating blossoming plum blossoms near the Constitutional Court and providing a picturesque, if chilly, backdrop for tourists visiting Gyeongbokgung Palace. The snow even interrupted a professional baseball game between the Samsung Lions and the Doosan Bears at Jamsil Baseball Stadium. This unexpected snowfall comes amidst a period of unseasonably cold weather, known as “flower cold” (꽃샘추위), which has seen temperatures plummet across the capital. Pictures of the snowy scenes quickly circulated on social media, showcasing the city’s unexpected beauty under a light blanket of snow.
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