Lee Hyo-jin covers the Bank of Korea, the banking industry and broader financial news. Her previous beats include foreign affairs, North Korea and general reporting on Korean society.
Snow blankets Greater Seoul area
People walk around Hwaseong Haenggung in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, Sunday, as heavy snowfall hit the Greater Seoul area and eastern Gangwon Province. The capital region saw up to 10 centimeters of snow. Temperatures are expected to drop significantly across the country this week, with Seoul facing lows of minus 11 degrees Celsius on Thursday. Yonhap
By Lee Hyo-jin