Heavy snowfall on Cheju Island leaves 300 cars stranded on the road... Snow removal work hastened - South Korean report

Heavy snowfall accompanied by cold waves has fallen on Cheju Island, causing many accidents. In particular, roads have turned into icy conditions, leaving about 300 cars stranded.
According to the Korea Meteorological Administration, a heavy snow warning was issued for the mountainous, southern and eastern parts of Jeju on the 21st, and a heavy snow advisory was issued for the rest of the country. A strong wind advisory has been issued for the entire area of Cheju Island, and a wave warning has been issued for the sea.
A warning has been issued. More than 60 centimeters of snow has piled up on Mt. Hallasan. According to the Jeju Self-Governing Police, around 1:30 p.m.
A section of about 2 km from Daecheon intersection to Goryeongbak intersection turned into an ice storm, leaving about 300 cars stranded.
Local police confirmed the scene and found that the snow that had fallen on the uphill slope had frozen and new snow had fallen.
The piled up, and hundreds of vehicles were stuck in a line, unable to move. This area is a road that is frequently used by large freight vehicles, and if the car skids, it could lead to a chain-rear collision.
This is a potentially dangerous situation. In fact, an accident occurred in which three cars slipped on an icy road and fell into a ditch on the side of the road. A snow plow that local police requested for assistance drove the wrong way down the road with its siren blaring.
After moving to the front of the congested area, snow removal work began. Snow plows spread calcium chloride to create a safe road, and local police are rescuing vehicles one by one.
Around 5 p.m., about 100 cars traveling from Seogwipo City to Jeju City became stranded on the road, causing severe traffic congestion. Police were dispatched and arrested a vehicle.
They moved the vehicles one by one to relieve traffic congestion. According to the Jeju National Police Agency, vehicle control is currently in place on 1100 Road and 5.16 Road. Prospergong-ro, Pyeonghwa-ro, Namjo-ro, Soso
Small vehicles driving on Seoseong-ro, 2nd Sanroku Road, Myeongrim-ro, Seongdan-ro, Aejo-ro, Ilchu-so-ro, etc. must wear chains.
The Korea Meteorological Administration is forecasting strong winds of 20 to 25 meters per second and heavy snow of up to 50 centimeters to fall in the Cheju Island area by the 23rd.