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K-POP Charity: Stray Kids’ Lee Know donated 100 million won to Nepal flood relief via World Vision, earmarked for food, temporary shelter, clean water and sanitation for children and families. Film Box Office: Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” has overtaken “Spider-Man” as Korea’s top overseas movie of 2026, hitting 8.47 million admissions and extending its daily box-office streak. Tourism Trend: Korea is seeing more foreign visitors choose mountain hikes over palace sightseeing, with the Korea Tourism Organization pushing gear-lending and keychain perks to boost national-park walking. Entertainment News: Korean actor Lee Yong Joo, known for “Blue Tower,” died at 44 after cardiac arrest; funeral arrangements are set in Seongnam. Pop Culture & Music: Hearts2Hearts’ Japanese debut single “ICONIC HEART” debuted at No. 2 on Billboard Japan’s Top Singles Sales with 65,176 first-week copies. Arts & City Life: Seoul’s 3rd Sculpture Festival opens with 123 works across multiple outdoor sites through Nov. 30. Sports (Esports): KT Rolster swept Dplus KIA 3-0 to advance in the LCK playoffs.

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