T1 Sweep Past Karmine Corp 3–1 to Set Up Worlds Semifinal Against BLG
T1 beat Karmine Corp 3–1 on November 7 to reach the Worlds 2026 semifinals. They will face Bilibili Gaming at 7 a.m. Korea time on November 9 for a place in the final.
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Korean Series Game 4: Samsung Leads KT, With History on Its Side
Samsung beat KT 5-1 in Game 3 to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven Korean Series. Game 4 is set for 2 p.m. on Nov. 7 in Daegu, with SBS carrying the live broadcast.
Brent Crude Falls 8.7%; South Korean Gas Prices May Take 2–3 Weeks to Follow
Brent crude dropped 8.7% amid hopes of easing tensions with Iran after the U.S. midterm elections. Changes in South Korean pump prices typically take time to filter through; Opinet lists regional averages and individual station prices.
Toto Japan Classic Opens Nov. 5: Nine South Korean Players Compete, Korean Broadcast Times Announced
The LPGA Tour's Toto Japan Classic runs November 5-8 in Ibaraki, Japan, with nine South Korean players, including Kim Hyo-joo and Shin Ji-yai, in the field. Broadcast times for South Korean viewers have also been released, with a later start on Saturday.
Choi Min-jeong Wins Back-to-Back World Tour 1000m Golds With Last-Corner Pass
Choi Min-jeong claimed gold in the women's 1000m at the ISU Short Track World Tour stop in Montreal, winning the event for the second week in a row. South Korea also added a silver in the women's 3000m relay, with mixed and men's finals still to come on the tour's final day.
Korea's First Arctic Route Round Trip Cuts 7,000km Off Suez Path — But Shipping Costs Remain Uncertain
A South Korean container ship completed the country's first round-trip voyage to Europe via the Arctic route, boosting interest in Busan Port's potential as a logistics hub. While transit time shrinks significantly, lower shipping costs and a regular Arctic shipping line still require further verification.
South Korea's Lotto Draw No. 1248: 15 Winners Share ₩1.93 Billion Jackpot Each
The winning numbers for South Korea's Lotto 6/45 draw No. 1248, held on October 31, were 16, 18, 27, 36, 38 and 42, with 22 as the bonus number. Fifteen tickets matched all six numbers, each earning a pre-tax jackpot of 1,933,658,450 won.
US Daylight Saving Time Ends Nov. 1: NYSE Opens at 11:30 p.m. Korea Time Starting Nov. 2
The U.S. ended daylight saving time on Nov. 1, pushing the time difference with Korea from 13 to 14 hours. Starting Nov. 2, regular NYSE trading hours shift to 11:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. Korea time.
South Korea Air Quality: Seoul, Chungcheong and Honam Regions Face 'Bad' Fine Dust Levels Through Morning on Oct. 31
Fine dust levels are forecast to reach 'bad' levels through the morning of October 31 across the Seoul metropolitan area and the Chungcheong and Honam regions in South Korea. Residents are advised to limit outdoor activity, check real-time air quality, and ventilate briefly while running air purifiers.
Seoul Shuts Down Itaewon-ro on Halloween Night, Steps Up Crowd Control at 14 Hotspots
Seoul will fully close Itaewon-ro to vehicle traffic on Halloween, Oct. 31, and convert part of a Hongdae club street into pedestrian space. Itaewon, Hongdae, Seongsu and Gangnam are among 14 areas under intensive crowd management through Nov. 1.
South Korea's SME Exports Hit Record $33.4 Billion in Q3, Driven by K-Beauty and Semiconductors
South Korean small and medium-sized enterprises posted record-high exports of $33.43 billion in the third quarter of 2026, fueled by surging demand for K-beauty products and semiconductors. However, a decline in manufacturing output and slowing job growth suggest the export boom hasn't yet spread across the broader economy.
Super Typhoon Inpa to Peak by Oct 30, but Korea Impact Still Unlikely
Typhoon Inpa, the 31st tropical cyclone of the season, is forecast to strengthen into a super typhoon starting Oct 29, though its current track remains far from the Korean Peninsula. Travelers heading to Jeju this weekend are advised to check the latest typhoon advisories along with marine and flight updates.
Korean Won Hits Near 2-Year High as Won-Dollar Rate Closes at 1,323.1
South Korea's won-dollar exchange rate fell to its lowest closing level in nearly two years on October 26, driven by strong semiconductor exports and dollar selling from exporters. The stronger won is good news for travelers and overseas shoppers, but experts suggest exchanging currency in stages rather than all at once.
Korea's October Cold Wave: How to Insulate Water Meters and Winter-Proof Your Home
A cold wave advisory swept across inland Korea on Oct. 21 before being lifted the next morning, a reminder that freezing temperatures can arrive before winter officially begins. Here's how Koreans layer up for sudden cold snaps and protect their pipes and heating bills.