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Apple's first foldable iPhone Duo
Deadline Deadline October 23 · Pre-order deadline and benefit expiration
Photo: 연합뉴스 In short Apple's first foldable phone, iPhone Duo, will begin pre-orders at 9 p.m. on the 16th.
Prices range from 3.29 million won to 5.09 million won, with initial supplies expected to be limited.
Three telecom carriers compete to attract subscribers with benefits worth up to 2.21 million won.
Key facts When Pre-orders start at 9 p.m. on the 16th, official launch at 8 a.m. on the 23rd Who Apple and three mobile carriers: SK Telecom, KT, LG U+ What Apple's first foldable phone iPhone Duo, four models from 3.29 million won (256GB base model) to 5.09 million won How Limited initial supply raises shortage concerns; telecom carriers offer up to 2.21 million won in benefits
What it means for me
Consumers wanting to purchase may experience delayed delivery due to limited initial stock.
Living · 2 sources combined p. 2 / 5
Used-car peer-to-peer platform
Deadline Deadline October 31 · Mobile diagnosis service discount ends
Photo: 매일경제 In short Kakao Car ranked first among preferred used-car peer-to-peer trading platforms.
Professionalism and trust in vehicle information were the main reasons for choosing it.
Mobile diagnosis service discounted to 99,000 won through end of month.
Key facts When KG Mobility Platform released survey results on October 16, 2026. Who 639 out of 700 consumers who knew about peer-to-peer platforms responded. What 24.7% of respondents chose Kakao Car as their preferred platform. How Kakao Car supports safe transactions through verified car owner authentication and secure payment.
What it means for me
If you plan to buy or sell a used car through peer-to-peer transactions, mobile diagnosis and authentication services are worth considering.
Why does this matter? As peer-to-peer trading demand grows, consumer trust in safe transaction environments has become increasingly important.
Living · 2 sources combined p. 3 / 5
Jiyangsan Forest Trail 5km
Deadline Deadline October 19 · Registration Start Date (First-Come, First-Served)
Photo: 연합뉴스 In short Yangcheon-gu, Seoul will hold the '2026 Yangcheon Family Hiking Event' on the 31st.
It is an event where families walk together on approximately 5km of forest trail on Jiyangsan mountain.
Registration opens on the 19th at 10 a.m. via Google Form on a first-come, first-served basis.
Key facts When It will be held in the Jiyangsan area on the 31st. Who Seoul Yangcheon-gu (District Head Lee Gi-jae) hosts the event. What Starting from Yangcheon Middle School athletic field, participants walk approximately 5km of forest trail. How Registration begins on the 19th at 10 a.m. via Google Form, first-come-first-served for 1,000 people.
What it means for me
Yangcheon-gu residents will have the opportunity to walk together as a family along an autumn forest trail.
Why does this matter? The event is organized to promote residents' health and community exchange through family-oriented public sports activities.
Living · 2 sources combined p. 4 / 5
BMW 7 Series facelift
D-2 Deadline November 9 · All-new BMW 7 Series pre-order deadline
In short BMW has begun pre-orders for the facelifted 7 Series model.
The model brings major design and performance changes after 4 years.
Prices range from 160 million won to 240 million won.
Key facts When Pre-orders are accepted from October 16 to November 9. Who BMW Korea is unveiling a luxury flagship sedan. What Four models of the all-new BMW 7 Series—gasoline and electric—are being launched. How Pre-orders are taken on BMW's online sales channel, BMW Shop Online, priced from 160 million to 240 million won.
What it means for me
Readers considering purchasing high-end imported cars should note the pricing and model lineup.
Why does this matter? A strategy to maintain market position in the luxury imported sedan segment with changes after 4 years.
Living · 2 sources combined p. 5 / 5
Galaxy theme features Korean folk art
D-38 Deadline December 15 · Hojakdo theme free distribution ends
Photo: 연합뉴스 In short Samsung Electronics introduces a Galaxy theme featuring Hojakdo (Korean folk painting of tigers and magpies).
You can customize your lock screen, icons, and keyboard with tiger and magpie characters.
The theme is available free from the Galaxy Store from October 16 to December 15.
Key facts When Available for two months from October 16 to December 15. Who Samsung Electronics distributes it to Galaxy smartphone users worldwide. What A Galaxy theme reinterpreting Hojakdo, a traditional Korean folk painting of tigers and magpies. How Download from the Galaxy Store and apply to your lock screen, icons, keyboard, and more.
What it means for me
Galaxy users can download the theme free until December 15 and customize their smartphones.
Why does this matter? This uses traditional folk art content to showcase phone customization culture and Korean traditional aesthetics to the world.
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