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Foreign patients exceed 2 million
K-medical tourism seminar launched

Last year, the number of foreign patients visiting Korea exceeded 2 million for the first time.

1 pagesForeign patients exceed 2 million K-medical tourism seminar launchedEconomy
2 pagesBogeumjari Loan Rate Hike 10-Year Maturity Exceeds 5%Finance
3 pagesBank of Korea surveys crypto assets Banks and securities firms respondFinance
4 pagesTous les Jours USA Launches Shine Muscat menuEconomy
5 pagesAIL participates in RoboWorld Demonstrates humanoid manufacturing proof-of-conceptEconomy
6 pagesKGM sold 6,537 vehicles in October 31% decline from last yearEconomy
7 pagesFair-price store payments Up to 22% cashbackEconomy

Economy · 2 sources combinedp. 1 / 7

Foreign patients exceed 2 million
K-medical tourism seminar launched

D-5 Deadline November 12 · Seminar registration deadline

In short

Last year, the number of foreign patients visiting Korea exceeded 2 million for the first time.

However, there was severe concentration in Seoul and dermatology.

The Korea Tourism Organization is holding a seminar to find solutions through data.

Visitor info

Location	ASEM Ballroom, 2nd Floor, COEX, Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Date	November 26, 2026 at 2 p.m.
Registration	First-come, first-served through Korea Tourism Data Lab website until November 12

Key facts

When	It will be held on November 26 at 2 p.m. in the ASEM Ballroom at COEX in Seoul.
Who	The Korea Tourism Organization is hosting the '3rd Korea Tourism Data Seminar Today.'
What	It covers the movement and spending patterns of foreign medical tourists and 2027 tourism trends.
How	Registration is accepted on a first-come, first-served basis through the Korea Tourism Data Lab website until November 12.

What it means for me

Those in the tourism and medical industries should refer to the market data and trends introduced at the seminar.

Finance · 2 sources combinedp. 2 / 7

Bogeumjari Loan Rate Hike
10-Year Maturity Exceeds 5%

D-1 Deadline November 8 · Deadline for applying at pre-increase rates

In short

Korea Housing Finance Corporation will raise Bogeumjari Loan (government-backed fixed-rate mortgage) rates by 0.10 percentage points starting November 9.

The 10-year maturity rate rises to 5.00% annually, reaching the 5% range for the first time since 2014.

Applications submitted by November 8 will receive the rate before the increase.

Key facts

When	Bogeumjari Loan rates will increase by 0.10 percentage points starting November 9.
Who	Korea Housing Finance Corporation is raising rates on Bogeumjari Loan, a long-term fixed-rate mortgage.
What	The 10-year maturity rate rises to 5.00% annually, and the 50-year maturity to 5.30% annually.
How	Low-income young adults, newlyweds, socially disadvantaged groups, and jeonse (lease scam) victims receive preferential rates of 4.00%-4.30% annually.

What it means for me

Those planning to buy homes with Bogeumjari Loan should apply before November 8 for better rates.

People in their 40s preparing to own homes may face increased monthly interest repayment burdens.

Self-employed individuals should reconsider loan limits and repayment burdens.

Finance · 2 sources combinedp. 3 / 7

Bank of Korea surveys crypto assets
Banks and securities firms respond

Deadline Deadline November 4 · Bank of Korea survey response deadline

In short

The Bank of Korea asked banks and securities companies about their cryptocurrency business status.

18 banks and 13 securities firms are survey subjects.

Responses are due by November 4.

Key facts

When	The Bank of Korea sent the survey request on October 23, and responses are due by November 4.
Who	18 banks including KB, Shinhan, Hana, Woori, and NH Nonghyup, and 13 securities firms are surveyed.
What	The survey asks about cryptocurrency divisions, budgets, market entry status, investment amounts, and risk management plans.
How	The Bank of Korea will also check potential impacts on financial companies from exchange hacking or price crashes.

What it means for me

No direct impact on individuals, but it serves as a reference point to gauge the pace of cryptocurrency institutionalization discussions.

Economy · 3 sources combinedp. 4 / 7

Tous les Jours USA
Launches Shine Muscat menu

D-23 Deadline November 30 · End date for limited U.S. menu sales

In short

CJ Foodville's Tous les Jours is selling Korean Shine Muscat grape menu items at U.S. stores.

This is a project to expand export channels for domestic grape farmers to the United States.

Some menu items sold out in 5 hours on the first sales day.

Visitor info

Sales locations	La Habra, Cerritos, Brea, Madison Square Park, Union Square locations (Five Tous les Jours company-operated stores)
Sales period	October 29 – November 30, 2026
Menu items	Shine Muscat Paradise Cake, Yogurt Croissant, Vanilla Danish

Key facts

When	Sales run for one month from October 29 to November 30.
Where	Five Tous les Jours company-operated stores on the U.S. East and West coasts (La Habra, Cerritos, Brea, Madison Square Park, Union Square locations).
Who	CJ Foodville partnered with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, aT (Korea Agro-Trade), and the Korean Grape Export Association.
What	Three menu items featuring Shine Muscat Paradise Cake and others are offered.

What it means for me

Grape farmers gain new export outlets, and consumers experience K-food expansion.

Grape-growing farmers can pursue long-term supply contracts based on sales performance.

Economy · 3 sources combinedp. 5 / 7

AIL participates in RoboWorld
Demonstrates humanoid manufacturing proof-of-concept

D-DAY Deadline November 7 · RoboWorld 2026 exhibition closing date

In short

Physical AI company AIL showcases factory experiment results at a robot exhibition.

The company validated the humanoid's work capabilities by deploying it on an actual operating injection molding line.

The results will be unveiled at RoboWorld 2026, held at KINTEX from November 4-7.

Visitor info

Location	Hall 3, Booth C21, KINTEX Exhibition Hall 1, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi Province (joint booth by AIL and AIL Robotics)
Period	November 4-7, 2026

Key facts

When	The exhibition runs from November 4-7.
Where	Hall 3, Booth C21, KINTEX Exhibition Hall 1, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi Province.
Who	Physical AI company AIL and its subsidiary AIL Robotics participate.
What	The company will showcase proof-of-concept results of a humanoid deployed on an actual injection molding production line.

What it means for me

For readers interested in manufacturing, this case offers a glimpse into the pace of humanoid adoption.

Economy · 3 sources combinedp. 6 / 7

KGM sold 6,537 vehicles in October
31% decline from last year

D-8 Deadline November 15 · K-Sale Festa discount ends

In short

KG Mobility sold 6,537 vehicles domestically and internationally in October.

This is a 31.3% decrease compared to the same month last year.

Both domestic and export sales declined, with domestic sales falling more sharply.

Key facts

When	October sales figures were announced on the 2nd.
Who	KG Mobility (KGM) disclosed its domestic and export sales results.
What	Total sales of 6,537 units: 2,037 domestic and 4,500 exports, down 42.4% and 24.7% respectively from last year.
How	Offering 1,000-unit discount through K-Sale Festa until November 15, also targeting emerging markets like Ethiopia.

What it means for me

If you are considering purchasing a KGM vehicle, it is worth checking the discount benefits available until November 15.

Economy · 3 sources combinedp. 7 / 7

Fair-price store payments
Up to 22% cashback

D-8 Deadline November 15 · Up to 22% benefit deadline

In short

Yeonggwang County adds 5% cashback when you pay at fair-price stores (small businesses offering reasonable prices) with Yeonggwang Love Cards.

Until November 15, combined with other benefits, you can receive up to 22% cashback.

Once the budget runs out, the program may end earlier than scheduled.

Visitor info

Period	November 2, 2026 – end of December
Target	Payments at fair-price stores using Yeonggwang Love Cards

Key facts

When	Fair-price store cashback program runs from November 2 through end of December.
Who	Yeonggwang County supports residents using fair-price stores with cashback.
What	Adds 5% cashback on payments made with Yeonggwang Love Cards.
How	Until November 15, adds 12% recharge incentive plus 5% event cashback for maximum 22%.

What it means for me

Yeonggwang County residents can receive up to 22% cashback when paying at fair-price stores with Yeonggwang Love Cards.

Self-employed owners designated as fair-price stores expect increased sales from more customer payments.

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Foreign patients exceed 2 millionK-medical tourism seminar launched

Foreign patients exceed 2 millionK-medical tourism seminar launched

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Visitor info

Key facts

What it means for me

Bogeumjari Loan Rate Hike10-Year Maturity Exceeds 5%

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Key facts

What it means for me

Bank of Korea surveys crypto assetsBanks and securities firms respond

In short

Key facts

What it means for me

Tous les Jours USALaunches Shine Muscat menu

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Visitor info

Key facts

What it means for me

AIL participates in RoboWorldDemonstrates humanoid manufacturing proof-of-concept

In short

Visitor info

Key facts

What it means for me

KGM sold 6,537 vehicles in October31% decline from last year

In short

Key facts

What it means for me

Fair-price store paymentsUp to 22% cashback

In short

Visitor info

Key facts

What it means for me

You've read it all

Foreign patients exceed 2 million
K-medical tourism seminar launched

Foreign patients exceed 2 million
K-medical tourism seminar launched

Bogeumjari Loan Rate Hike
10-Year Maturity Exceeds 5%

Bank of Korea surveys crypto assets
Banks and securities firms respond

Tous les Jours USA
Launches Shine Muscat menu

AIL participates in RoboWorld
Demonstrates humanoid manufacturing proof-of-concept

KGM sold 6,537 vehicles in October
31% decline from last year

Fair-price store payments
Up to 22% cashback