PHOTOS Cold wave warning issued across Korea

Travelers head to a bus station in the southwestern city of Gwangju to return home on the last day of the four-day Lunar New Year holiday, amid heavy snowfall, Jan. 24. Yonhap

A person crosses the street during a blizzard in the city of Jeju on the namesake resort island, Jan 24. Yonhap

People are bundled up against the cold in central Seoul, Jan. 24. Yonhap

A person stands at a bus stop amid heavy snowfall in the city of Jeju, Jan. 24. Yonhap

A snowplow truck clears a snow-covered road in the city of Jeju, Jan. 24. Yonhap

A police officer controls the entry of cars onto a road on the southern resort island of Jeju amid heavy snowfall, Jan. 24. Yonhap

People cross the road in front of Jeju International Airport during a blizzard, Jan 24. Yonhap

People bundled up against a cold snap stroll by Gyeongbok Palace in central Seoul, Jan. 24. Newsis

People in winter jackets walk past statues at Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul, Jan. 24. Yonhap