South Korea grappled with heavy snowfall for a second day on Thursday, with dozens of flights cancelled, ferry operations suspended and at least five people reported dead in a cold snap, though conditions showed signs of easing.

South Korea's capital, Seoul, has been blanketed by a record November snowfall, causing travel chaos and leaving at least five people dead.

Seoul on Thursday saw its heaviest November snowfall in more than 100 years, as traffic snarled and flights ground to a halt.