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Truck and bus tires
Deadline Deadline October 23 · Last day of free inspection campaign
Photo: 오마이뉴스 In short Kumho Tire will provide free tire inspections at 4 highway rest areas.
Large trucks and buses are eligible, and air pressure and wheel balance checks are also available.
The campaign runs for two days on the 22nd and 23rd, with souvenirs for visitors.
Key facts When The campaign runs for two days from October 22 to 23, 2026. At 4 highway rest areas: Songsan Grape, Yeoju, Sintanji, and Chilgok. Who Kumho Tire experts target large truck and bus drivers. What Free inspection of tire appearance and wear condition; air pressure and wheel balance checks available upon request.
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All Shop owners
Drivers passing through highway rest areas on those dates can have their tire condition checked for free.
Freight transport self-employed operators can use this as an opportunity to check tire safety before driving.
Why does this matter? This activity checks tire safety of long-distance freight trucks and buses in advance to reduce accidents.
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Dongducheon Soyosai Opens
D-54 Deadline December 31 · Photo Exhibition 'Walking Between (사이를 (걷다))' Ends
In short Dongducheon City, Gyeonggi Province has transformed an abandoned building into a tourist space.
Named 'Soyosai', it officially opens from the 24th.
With a café, foot bath, and exhibition space, it's perfect for resting after hiking.
Key facts When Regular operations begin from October 24th. Who Dongducheon City created it in collaboration with SBS. What Remodeled the long-neglected former livestock products brand Yuktown building. How 1st floor has bakery café and foot bath; 2nd floor has exhibition and experience space with family lounge.
What it means for me
Visitors to Soyosan can rest or view exhibitions before and after hiking.
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Japanese stationery pop-up thrives
Deadline Deadline October 30 · LOFT encore stationery pop-up closing date
Photo: 한국경제 In short The Seongsu stationery store operated by fashion platform 29CM is attracting significant popularity.
After launching a pop-up in collaboration with Japanese stationery brand LOFT (ロフト), sales increased dramatically.
Expanding experience spaces where customers can try products firsthand is credited as the key to the pop-up's success.
Key facts When Transaction volume tallied from September 18 to October 11; encore pop-up runs through October 30 Where EGO Home Seongsu Branch 2, Seongdong-gu, Seoul Who Fashion platform 29CM operated by Musinsa What Stationery category transaction volume increased more than tenfold compared to same period previous month
What it means for me
Visitors to Seongsu-dong can directly experience and purchase popular Japanese stationery products.
Why does this matter? The fashion platform's expansion into an experience-focused stationery store demonstrates the growing offline consumption trend.
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Gyeongbokgung Janggo Storage Opens
Deadline Deadline October 21 · Ticket Link Reservations Begin (2:00 PM)
Photo: 연합뉴스 In short The janggo (traditional Korean condiment storage building) at Gyeongbokgung Palace will open to the public from the 4th to 8th of next month.
From November 6th to 8th, you can experience making jang (fermented soy sauce and soybean paste) directly with Master Craftsperson Ki Soon-do.
The jang you make will mature in the janggo and can be picked up in March next year.
Key facts When Open from the 4th to 8th of next month, jang-making experience runs from the 6th to 8th. Where Exhibitions and experience events take place at Gyeongbokgung Palace janggo site in Seoul. Who Organized by the National Heritage Service Heritage Palaces Division, National Heritage Promotion Agency, and Master Craftsperson Ki Soon-do. What Participate in jang-making experience, and your jang will mature for about four months and be ready to take home in March 2027.
What it means for me
If interested in traditional cultural experiences, it is good to check ticket reservation time and location in advance.
Why does this matter? This is a rare opportunity to experience Korea's UNESCO-listed jang-making culture firsthand at a royal palace.
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