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An Se-young in Korea Open final
Photo: 연합뉴스 In short An Se-young has advanced to the Korea Open final and will challenge for her 11th title of the season.
She defeated Akane Akechi 2-0 in the semifinals on the 7th, extending her winning streak to 54 matches.
Her final opponent is Akane Yamaguchi, ranked 2nd in the world.
Key facts When The final will be held at Namhae Sports Gym in Yeosu, Jeollanam-do on November 8. Who An Se-young (Samsung Life), ranked 1st in the world, has reached the final. What She is chasing her 11th title of the season and a record of 11 wins for two consecutive years. How She defeated Akane Akechi 2-0 in the semifinal on the 7th, maintaining her 54-match winning streak.
What it means for me
Badminton fans can watch An Se-young's title challenge in the final broadcast on the 8th.
Why does this matter? If An Se-young wins 11 titles for two consecutive seasons, it will be a first in badminton history.
Living · Planned · 4 sources combined p. 2 / 7
Lichun cold, Seoul minus 1°C
Photo: 한국경제 In short On Lichun (7th), Seoul's morning temperature dropped to minus 1°C. This is the first sub-zero reading of this fall.
On the 8th, rain will fall in the capital region, Gangwon, and northern Chungcheong. Seoul's daytime high will be 9°C.
The cold will continue through the 10th, then expected to ease to seasonal levels from the 11th onward.
Key facts When On Lichun (7th), Seoul's morning temperature dropped to minus 1°C, marking this fall's first sub-zero reading. Who The Korea Meteorological Administration forecasts morning temperatures of 5°C or lower across most regions on the 8th. What From the morning of the 8th, around 5mm of rain will fall in the capital region, Gangwon, and northern Chungcheong. How The cold will continue through the 10th, then expected to ease to seasonal levels from the 11th through the 16th.
What it means for me
All Office workers Retired
It is good to bring a winter coat and umbrella when going out.
Appropriate clothing is needed to prepare for sub-zero temperatures and strong winds during commutes.
Health management is necessary due to large temperature swings between morning and evening.
Living · Planned · 3 sources combined p. 3 / 7
Marathon without urban traffic controls
D-11 Deadline November 20 · Marathon full course naming contest deadline
Photo: 연합뉴스 In short Daejeon City will create a marathon full course along riverside paths including Gapcheon and Yuddeungcheon streams.
Since roads don't need to be blocked, citizens can run anytime on the regular course.
The course name will be selected through public voting, and official operations begin in 2027.
Visitor info Application Daejeon City website accepts name proposals until November 20. Benefits 1 finalist receives 50,000 won Ondae Daejeon policy allowance; 10 raffle winners receive 5,000 won prizes.
Key facts When On November 8, about 10 running club members conducted a trial run. Who Daejeon City utilized the riverside paths of 3 major streams including Gapcheon and Yuddeungcheon. What Creating a 42.195 km marathon full course without urban traffic controls. How Divided into section 1 (20.5 km), section 2 (6 km), and section 3 (15.6 km).
What it means for me
Daejeon citizens can use the marathon course along the riverside paths in their daily lives.
Why does this matter? A community sports infrastructure is created where residents can enjoy marathon running along riverside paths without urban traffic controls.
Living · 3 sources combined p. 4 / 7
Buy freshly fried ramen
Deadline Deadline November 8 · Last day of Gumi Ramen Festival
Photo: 매일경제 In short The Gumi Ramen Festival was held from November 6 to 8 around Gumi Station in Gyeongbuk.
A line hundreds of meters long formed to buy freshly fried ramen from Nongshim's Gumi factory.
This year, 2 million packages of limited-edition ramen made from 100% Gumi-grown wheat were released for the first time.
Visitor info Location Gumi Station area, Yeokjeonro Street, and old downtown Wonpyeongdong in Gumi, Gyeongbuk Period Four days from November 6 to 8, 2026
Key facts When Held for four days from November 6 to 8. Where Around Gumi Station, Yeokjeonro Street, and the old downtown area of Wonpyeongdong in Gumi, Gyeongbuk. Who Held jointly by Nongshim and Gumi City, drawing large crowds of visitors. What 33 food establishments participated, including 25 ramen restaurants and 8 ramen food trucks.
What it means for me
The festival ends on November 8, so visitors must go to Gumi Station by that day.
Why does this matter? As a festival connecting regional industry and tourism, the popularity of freshly fried ramen and increased sales impact the local economy.
Living · 4 sources combined p. 5 / 7
Samsung wins 12-inning thriller
Photo: 연합뉴스 In short The Korea Series Game 2 between Samsung and KT went to the 12th inning.
Samsung won 3-2, tying the series at one win each.
KT's defensive error decided the game.
Key facts When Game 2 of the Korea Series was held on November 4 at KT Wiz Park in Suwon. Who Samsung Lions and KT Wiz played through 12 innings. What Samsung won 3-2, tying the series at one win apiece. How Samsung scored the winning run in the top of the 12th on a throwing error by KT shortstop Oh Yoon-seok.
What it means for me
Baseball fans should check the results of Games 3-5 starting November 6 in Daegu.
Living · 4 sources combined p. 6 / 7
Jang Yu-bin disqualified in round 2
Photo: 연합뉴스 In short Player Jang Yu-bin was disqualified for incorrectly filling out her scorecard.
She wrote down one fewer stroke than she actually took on hole 17.
The disqualification now threatens both the Grand Prize leader and money leader positions.
Key facts When Disqualified after the 2nd round of the KPGA Tour Championship on November 6. Where The event was held at Teddy Valley Golf & Resort Valley·Teddy Course (par 72) in Seogwipo, Jeju. Who Jang Yu-bin (24), who was targeting both the Grand Prize and money leader title, is the disqualified player. What She was disqualified for scorecard error, recording 3 strokes instead of 4 on hole 17.
What it means for me
Golf fans following the KPGA Tour should watch carefully for changes in the final Grand Prize and money leader results.
Why does this matter? With Jang Yu-bin's disqualification—who was 2nd in Grand Prize points and 1st in money—the final season standings will shift.
Living · 4 sources combined p. 7 / 7
World No. 1 Jo Myung-woo
Photo: 연합뉴스 In short Top-ranked three-cushion billiards players gathered in Yanggu, Gangwon Province.
World No. 1 Jo Myung-woo challenges his fourth World Cup title this season.
Held at Yanggu Comprehensive Sports Town from November 2 to 8.
Visitor info Venue Yanggu Comprehensive Sports Town, Yanggu County, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Period November 2–8, 2026
Key facts When November 2 to 8. Where Yanggu Comprehensive Sports Town, Yanggu County, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province. Who 149 players including world No. 1 Jo Myung-woo participated. What Jo Myung-woo challenges his fourth World Cup title this season. This would be the first record in 18 years since Dick Jaspers in 2008.
What it means for me
Billiards fans can watch world-class matches in Yanggu.
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