South Korea's Meteorological Administration issued the autumn's first cold wave advisories for mountain districts in Gangwon Province, including Taebaek and Pyeongchang. Inland morning temperatures across the country are dropping between 3°C and 14°C (37°F–57°F), accompanied by strong gusts reaching 55 km/h (34 mph) and rough sea warnings off the southern coast and Jeju. Afternoon highs will still reach 20°C to 24°C, creating a sharp daily temperature swing of around 15°C.
So what
Pack warm layers and a windproof jacket if traveling outside Seoul or heading into high-elevation hiking trails where early morning frost and ice are developing.
French screen legend Isabelle Huppert and veteran Korean actress Lee Hye-young will stage the reading play 'Bird' in Seoul on October 10 and 11. Directed by French theater director Julie Deliquet, the production adapts the opening section of Korean Nobel laureate Han Kang's acclaimed novel 'We Do Not Part.' The performance is featured as part of the ongoing Seoul International Performing Arts Festival (SPAF).
So what
If you want to catch an international literary production in Seoul, check SPAF ticketing platforms immediately before seats sell out.
South Korea's military and the United Nations Command concluded that land mines deliberately planted by North Korea south of the Military Demarcation Line caused the September 21 explosion that injured three soldiers. The Joint Chiefs of Staff initiated controlled detonations on October 5 to eliminate detected North Korean minefields situated south of the border. Military officials announced that clearance operations will continue unilaterally along the frontline unless North Korea removes the remaining devices.
So what
Expect heightened military activity and possible tour restrictions if you are visiting border checkpoints or booking DMZ excursion programs this week.
A new discount cosmetics outlet chain named 'Off Beauty' is opening stores across major tourist and shopping hubs in Seoul, including Myeong-dong, Hongdae, and Seongsu-dong. Featuring distinctive purple exterior signage, the chain sells excess inventory skincare and beauty items at steep discounts. The brand aims to expand to 100 locations nationwide before the end of the year, emerging as a budget alternative to standard drugstores.
So what
Look out for the purple storefronts in major Seoul shopping districts if you want to find discounted Korean skincare and cosmetics on a budget.
Advanced Micro Devices CEO Lisa Su is visiting South Korea this week to meet with domestic semiconductor executives and key industry partners. As part of her visit, AMD will host an in-person 'Gamer Day' event on Wednesday, October 7, in the Yongsan electronics district in central Seoul. The trip marks Su's return to South Korea seven months after her previous visit in March.
So what
If you are a PC enthusiast or gamer visiting Seoul, consider checking out the public AMD showcase in Yongsan on Wednesday.
The Suwon-based KT Wiz captured the 2026 KBO League regular-season championship with a 9-0 victory over the Lotte Giants, advancing directly to the Korean Series. The pennant win coincides with the KBO setting an all-time single-season league attendance record, driven by strong domestic and international fan turnout. The upcoming postseason rounds will determine which competitor faces KT Wiz for the league title later this October.
So what
If you plan to experience Korean baseball during the playoffs, expect high ticket demand and purchase seats through official team portals immediately upon release.