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Saturday will be mild with daytime highs reaching 27 degrees.
Sunday will bring rain nationwide accompanied by strong winds, thunder and lightning.
With a daily temperature range of around 15 degrees, health management requires attention.
Key facts
When
Saturday (October 17) will be clear and mild, while Sunday (October 18) will see rain nationwide.
Who
The Korea Meteorological Administration has forecasted strong rain and strong winds in most regions across the country.
What
The Seoul metropolitan area, Chungcheong, North Jeolla and other regions are expected to receive up to 80mm of rain, while other areas will see 5-60mm.
How
Rain will start early morning in Incheon, northern Gyeonggi, and Jeju, expand to central regions in the morning, and spread nationwide in the afternoon.
What it means for me
If you have weekend outing plans, go out on Saturday and prepare for rain on Sunday.
Living · 5 sources combinedp. 2 / 5
Kim Do-young hits two home runs KIA wins Game 1
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In short
KIA's Kim Do-young hit 2 home runs and drove in 4 runs.
KIA defeated LG 5-1 and won Game 1.
If KIA wins Game 2, they will have a better chance of reaching the playoff.
Key facts
When
The game was held on the 17th at KIA Champions Field in Gwangju, South Jeolla Province.
Who
KIA Tigers' Kim Do-young drove in 4 runs with 2 home runs and a sacrifice fly.
What
KIA defeated LG 5-1 and won Game 1 of the semi-playoff.
How
Starting pitcher Neil delivered strong pitching with 1 run allowed over 7 innings, supporting Kim Do-young's performance.
What it means for me
KIA fans can watch Game 2 onwards with momentum on their side.
Living · 3 sources combinedp. 3 / 5
Lottery 1,246 draw 1st prize 16 winners, 188 million won each
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In short
The 1st prize winning numbers for lottery draw 1,246 are 16, 22, 23, 24, 27, 28.
There are 16 first-prize winners, each receiving 188.103 million won.
64 people won 2nd prize and 3,350 people won 3rd prize, each receiving their respective prize money.
Key facts
When
The 1,246th lottery draw took place on October 17.
Who
Donghaeng Bokgeup, the lottery operator, announced the winning numbers and prize amounts.
What
16 first-prize winners each receive 188.103 million won, and 64 second-prize winners each receive 78.38 million won.
How
3,350 third-prize winners receive 1.5 million won, 155,108 fourth-prize winners receive 50,000 won, and 2,608,922 fifth-prize winners receive 5,000 won.
What it means for me
Buyers from this draw can compare their numbers with the winning numbers to confirm if they won.
Living · 3 sources combinedp. 4 / 5
Cha Bum-kun sends coffee truck to Hwaseong FC
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In short
Former coach Cha Bum-kun sent a coffee truck to Hwaseong FC, managed by his son Cha Du-ri.
A banner included encouraging messages for the hometown Hwaseong players.
A warm message telling them to let go of end-of-season pressure caught attention.
Key facts
When
The event happened at Hwaseong Sports Complex on the 15th.
Who
Cha Bum-kun, former national team coach and chairman of Team Cha Boom association, sent it.
What
He gifted coffee and snack trucks to players and club staff.
How
The banner read 'Have fun, don't get hurt'—words of encouragement.
What it means for me
Warm support news reached Hwaseong FC players and fans.
Living · 3 sources combinedp. 5 / 5
LG's Im Chan-gyul faces loss pitches in semi-playoff game 2
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In short
LG pitcher Im Chan-gyul's mother-in-law passed away on the 17th.
The funeral chapel has been set up at a church in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.
Im Chan-gyul will take the mound as scheduled in the semi-playoff game 2 on the 18th, despite his grief.
Key facts
When
Semi-playoff game 2 will be held at 2 p.m. on the 18th at Kia Champions Field in Gwangju.
Who
Im Chan-gyul's mother-in-law, the late Choi Yoon-jeong, passed away at age 57.
What
Im Chan-gyul will start the second game despite being in mourning.
How
LG lost game 1 by 1-5 and must win all three remaining games to advance.
What it means for me
This is news readers following the professional baseball postseason should know.
