Major expressways across South Korea were clogged with heavy traffic on Monday, as millions of people either continued their Chuseok celebrations or began the long journey home after visiting family, Yonhap news agency reported.

Chuseok, often called Korea’s version of Thanksgiving, is a major harvest festival celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar–this year falling on October 6.

It’s a time when families traditionally gather to honour their ancestors, share special meals, and spend time together. For many, it’s also one of the rare chances each year to travel back to their hometowns, as per Yonhap news agency.

This year’s Chuseok break is especially long, stretching over seven days, from Friday, October 3, to Thursday, October 9, due to the holiday’s overl

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