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PBA Team League 4R closes today Two playoff tickets await claim
D-DAY Deadline November 8 · Final day of round 4
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In short
Professional billiards team league round 4 was held at Goyang Kinex.
The champions of rounds 1–3 out of 5 rounds have already advanced to the postseason.
Each team competed for the remaining two playoff spots.
Visitor info
Location
PBA Stadium at Kinex, Goyang, Gyeonggi Province
Period
October 31 – November 8 (9 days)
Key facts
When
It ran for 9 days from October 31 to November 8.
Where
It took place at the PBA Stadium in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province.
Who
Welcome Savings Bank signed Nguyen Tran Tai Tao and Kang Yu-jin.
What
The owners of the two remaining playoff qualification spots will be decided.
What it means for me
Billiards fans can gauge the postseason matchups from the results of remaining games.
Living · 3 sources combinedp. 2 / 7
Gumi Ramen Festival Opens 22,231 specialty ramen bowls sold
D-DAY Deadline November 8 · Festival's last day
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In short
On the first day of the Gumi Ramen Festival in Gyeongbuk, large crowds of visitors gathered.
Specialty ramen sold 22,231 bowls, up 47% from last year.
A line to buy freshly fried ramen stretched 500 meters throughout the day.
Visitor info
Location
Around Gumi Station, Gumi, Gyeongbuk
Period
November 6–8, 2026
Participants
33 food vendors including 25 ramen restaurants and 8 ramen food trucks
Key facts
When
November 6 was the festival's opening day, and it continues through November 8.
Where
The festival was held around Gumi Station in Gumi, Gyeongbuk.
What
22,231 bowls of specialty ramen were sold, recording 17.77 million won in sales.
How
The popular menu item of freshly fried ramen had waiting lines of 500 meters throughout the day.
What it means for me
If you plan to visit Gumi, it is good to keep in mind the congestion and long waiting lines in advance.
Living · 3 sources combinedp. 3 / 7
Anyang traditional market cooperation Spend 50,000 won, get 10,000 won back
D-DAY Deadline November 8 · Last day of cooperation campaign
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In short
The Korea Racing Association held a consumption promotion event at Anyang traditional market.
If you spend 50,000 won or more, you get 10,000 won in gift certificates back.
On the 26th, they will also sponsor a year-end concert in Gwacheon.
Visitor info
Location
Anyang Central Market and alleyway shopping area near Beomgye Station, Anyang, Gyeonggi Province
Period
November 6–8, 2026 (3 days)
How to participate
Purchase 50,000 won or more on the same day to receive 10,000 won in mobile Onmuri gift certificates (one person, once per day; closes early if stock runs out)
Eco-friendly campaign
Bring 10 paper cartons, 5 plastic bottles, 5 plastic containers, and 10 used batteries to receive trash bags and shopping bags
Year-end concert
November 26, 7:30 p.m. at Gwacheon Citizens Hall Grand Theater, sponsored solely by the Korea Racing Association
Key facts
When
It took place for four days from November 6 to 8.
Where
It was held at Anyang Central Market and the alleyway shopping area near Beomgye Station in Anyang, Gyeonggi Province.
Who
It was organized by the Korea Racing Association together with the Small Business Market Promotion Agency.
What
If you spent 50,000 won or more per day, you received 10,000 won in mobile Onmuri gift certificates (one person, once per day, early closure if stock runs out).
What it means for me
At Anyang Central Market and the alleyway shopping area near Beomgye Station, until the 8th, you can get 10,000 won in gift certificates if you spend 50,000 won or more.
Living · 6 sources combinedp. 4 / 7
So Hyung-jun vs Furrido KS Game 3 starter showdown
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In short
KT and Samsung each won one game in Suwon, then moved to Daegu.
On the 6th, So Hyung-jun and Furrido faced off as starters in Korean Series Game 3.
Historically, the Game 3 winner has advanced to championship with an 88.9% probability.
Key facts
When
Korean Series Game 3 started at 6:30 p.m. on the 6th.
Where
KT and Samsung faced off at Daegu Samsung Lions Park.
Who
KT sent So Hyung-jun to the mound, Samsung sent Ariel Furrido.
What
The two teams split Games 1 and 2 in Suwon, then came to Daegu.
What it means for me
For baseball fans, Game 3's result is a critical turning point for the Korean Series.
Living · Planned · 6 sources combinedp. 5 / 7
Kim Min-sol vs Seo Gyo-rim Final showdown on the 8th
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In short
The KLPGA season finale will be held from November 6 to 8 at Seowon Valley CC in Paju, Gyeonggi Province.
Twenty-year-old peers Kim Min-sol and Seo Gyo-rim are competing for the money title and Player of the Year.
The results of the final round ending on the 8th will determine the major titles for this season.
Key facts
When
It will be held over four days from November 6 to 8 at Seowon Valley CC in Paju, Gyeonggi Province.
Who
Twenty-year-old peers Kim Min-sol and Seo Gyo-rim are competing.
What
They are competing for major titles including the money title and Player of the Year.
How
The top 60 players compete for a total purse of 1.2 billion won, with 300 million won going to the champion.
What it means for me
Golf fans can confirm the direction of season titles in the final round on the 8th.
Living · 3 sources combinedp. 6 / 7
Traditional Markets Nationwide Expo Opens in Busan
D-DAY Deadline November 8 · Last day of the expo
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In short
An expo featuring specialty products from traditional markets across the country is being held in Busan.
It runs from November 6 to 8 at Dasom Plaza in Busan Citizens Park.
49 markets from nationwide and about 50 companies operate approximately 90 booths.
Visitor info
Location
Dasom Plaza in Busan Citizens Park
Period
November 6–8, 2026 (four days)
Key facts
When
It runs for four days from November 6 to 8.
Where
It takes place at Dasom Plaza in Busan Citizens Park.
Who
The Busan Merchants Association and South Jeolla Merchants Association co-hosted it.
What
49 markets and about 50 companies from 10 regions nationwide operate approximately 90 booths.
What it means for me
You can buy local food and specialty products from around the country all in one place.
Living · 5 sources combinedp. 7 / 7
Lotte Department Store Fandom Space First IP specialty zone in Busan
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In short
Lotte Department Store opened its first IP specialty zone at its Busan Main Branch on October 30.
The 540-pyeong (approximately 1,785 square meters) space houses animation, games, characters, and figures.
Busan was chosen considering increased sales from the 20s-30s demographic in the Seomyeon shopping district.
Visitor info
Location
Fandom Space, Basement Level 1, Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch
Tenant stores
Animate, Ichiban Kuji, Nintendo, and others
Opening date
October 30
Key facts
When
It opened on October 30 in the basement level 1 of Lotte Department Store Busan Main Branch.
Who
This is the first IP (intellectual property) specialty zone introduced by Lotte Department Store.
What
Spanning approximately 1,785 square meters (540 pyeong), it features animation, games, and figures.
How
Seven opening celebration pop-up stores are operating simultaneously.
What it means for me
Visitors to Busan now have a new shopping and experience space worth visiting.
