According to the Seoul Metropolitan Government, the freezing temperatures brought plenty of incidents including burst pipes, although no cold-related illnesses such as hypothermia were reported.
As the cold wave advisory issued by the Korea Meteorological Administration on New Year's Eve remained in place, the city government deployed about 247 staff and workers to operate emergency shelters and other facilities, in collaboration with some 25 local districts and agencies, while maintaining around-the-clock monitoring.
It also provided temporary housing, along with free meals and medical care to around 63 homeless people, and checked on the safety of over 10,000 elderly citizens living alone.
"Vulnerable people such as the elderly are advised to stay indoors. If going outside is unavoidable, make sure to bundle up warmly," the city urged.
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