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Society · 2 sources combined p. 1 / 7
Paris flights refund fees waived
D-23 Deadline November 30 · Last departure date for fee waiver
In short As protests spread across France, two airlines waived fees for Paris-bound tickets.
Tickets purchased before October 21 for flights departing October 21 to November 30 are eligible.
Refund and change fees are waived, but passengers must cover fare differences.
Key facts When Tickets purchased before October 21 for flights departing October 21 to November 30 are eligible. Who Korean Air and Asiana Airlines applied the measure to Paris route passengers. What All refund and change fees for airline tickets are waived. How Contact service centers or ticketing offices, but passengers must pay any fare differences.
What it means for me
Passengers with Paris-bound tickets can reschedule or cancel without additional fees.
Society · 2 sources combined p. 2 / 7
Jung-gu Job Fair
Deadline Deadline October 28 · Attend Jung-gu Job Fair on event day
Photo: 연합뉴스 In short Seoul's Jung-gu will hold a job fair at the district office on the 28th.
15 companies will participate and hire 156 people.
You can also have one-on-one interviews on-site immediately.
Key facts When It will run from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the 28th. Where It takes place in the Jung-gu Hall on the 7th floor of the Seoul Jung-gu Office. Who Seoul Jung-gu and the Seoul Regional Employment and Labor Office jointly host it. What 15 companies including Daiso, McDonald's Korea, and others are recruiting 156 people.
What it means for me
If you are job hunting, bring your ID and you can interview on-site immediately that day.
Why does this matter? Immediate hiring opportunities are available in various fields including store management, hotels and food service, driving, and postpartum care.
Defense · 2 sources combined p. 3 / 7
Hanwha Aerospace in Sacheon
Deadline Deadline October 25 · Last day to visit the Sacheon Air Show
Photo: 연합뉴스 In short Hanwha Aerospace will showcase advanced technology at the Sacheon Air Show.
It will display fighter jet engines, drones, and the Nuri space launch vehicle.
This is a major defense industry event with 130 domestic and international companies participating.
Key facts When The event runs from October 22 to 25, 2026 at Sacheon Air Base in Gyeongnam Province. Who Hanwha Aerospace will participate and introduce its technological capabilities. What It will display next-generation fighter jet engines, drone engines, and the Nuri launch vehicle. How 130 domestic and international companies and organizations are participating, with export consultation sessions also held.
What it means for me
Though not directly related to general readers, it shows trends in the defense industry.
Why does this matter? This combines an aerospace exhibition with a defense industry exhibition for the first time, offering a chance to assess South Korea's defense export capabilities.
Society · 8 sources combined p. 4 / 7
Incheon man wielding knife arrested
Photo: 연합뉴스 In short A man in his 50s wielded a knife at an Incheon Home Plus store, injuring 8 people.
The man was carrying over 6.8 million won in cash when he committed the crime.
Police are investigating whether the money was intended for escape funds, and the man has been arrested.
Key facts When The crime occurred on the 13th in the afternoon and he was arrested on the 16th. Who Choi, 59, a Basic Livelihood Security recipient and unemployed, wielded the knife. What He attacked 10 citizens at Home Plus in Namdong-gu, Incheon, injuring 8 of them. How He carried a knife and 6.8 million won in his backpack, stating he earned the money by selling gold.
What it means for me
Unless you are a specific victim or support recipient, this incident will not directly affect you.
Why does this matter? Investigators are checking whether the suspect's possession of a large sum of cash is connected to an escape plan.
Society · 7 sources combined p. 5 / 7
Serial arson in Yeoksam-dong
Photo: 한국경제 In short Fires broke out at two buildings in Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, injuring 19 people.
The arrested man in his 70s said he intended to intimidate a patent law firm, claiming he had been defrauded.
Police believe the crimes were premeditated and plan to request a warrant for his detention.
Key facts When The fire started around noon on the 20th, and the suspect admitted to the crimes during police questioning on the 21st. Where The third floor of Shinmyung Building in Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, and the fourth floor of nearby Hanyang Building. Who Lee, a man in his 70s (age 77), who claims he was defrauded by a patent law firm. What He set fires at the patent law firm offices in both buildings, injuring 19 people, and one patent attorney was found in cardiac arrest.
What it means for me
While ordinary citizens may not directly experience this, it exposes loopholes in the system for preventing revenge crimes.
Why does this matter? This was a revenge arson targeting a patent law firm. It revealed that the suspect had slipped through surveillance gaps despite his criminal history.
Society · 7 sources combined p. 6 / 7
Park Sung-jae 9 years in prison on appeal
Photo: 연합뉴스 In short Former Justice Minister Park Sung-jae was sentenced to 9 years in prison on appeal over charges related to an attempted insurrection.
The first trial imposed 25 years, but the appeals court significantly reduced the sentence.
Some charges were overturned as not guilty, lowering the prison term.
Key facts When The Seoul High Court issued the second-trial verdict on October 21, 2026. Who The case concerns former Justice Minister Park Sung-jae, who participated in the December 3 emergency martial law. What He was reduced from 25 years to 9 years for charges including participation in rebellion and major duties. How Charges of ordering personnel dispatch from the Martial Law Command and abuse of power were overturned as not guilty, reducing the sentence.
What it means for me
General readers can understand the assignment of responsibility in the martial law incident through this trial result.
Why does this matter? The court reassessed the scope of responsibility for high-ranking officials' involvement in the martial law crisis.
Society · 7 sources combined p. 7 / 7
Shark Buchang returns to sea
Photo: 연합뉴스 In short Buchang, a shark that lived in the waterway at Busan's North Port, emerged from the waterway on the 21st.
Relevant agencies including the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries conducted a third guiding operation using nets.
Since it did not fully enter the open sea, there remains a possibility it could return again.
Key facts When The guiding operation was conducted from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the 21st. Where At the artificial waterway in Bukgang Waterfront Park at North Port, Dong-gu, Busan, and near the waterway exit. Who Ten agencies participated, including the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, Busan City, and the National Institute of Marine Biodiversity. What Nets were fixed to pontoons to drive Buchang toward the exit about 60 meters away.
What it means for me
The return process of Buchang, which became a Busan landmark, is worth watching.
Why does this matter? As water temperatures dropped and the risk of death increased, authorities hastened to return the shark to the sea.
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