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From Breast Self-Checks to an Autumn Silver-Grass Trip [NewsTainer]

NewsTainer 2026. 10. 21. 19:41

Oct 21, 2026 [NewsTainer · Health & Wellbeing Special] From Breast Self-Checks to an Autumn Silver-Grass Trip

▸ 30-second summary ① October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month: a monthly self-check, plus the screenings for your age ② Medicube lands in about 400 US Costco stores · Barbour × A.P.C. unveil a fall-winter collaboration ③ Most autumn flower and silver-grass festivals end Sunday, Oct 25 · Korea's flu shots for 65+ are now open for every age group

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Hi, this is NewsTainer. Today is our health and wellbeing special: five things worth knowing, from taking care of yourself to beauty, fashion and travel.

Drop 1 · Women's Health — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Pink Ribbon turns 26 in Korea October October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Korea's Pink Ribbon campaign began in 2001 and is now in its 26th year. The Korean Cancer Association and Estée Lauder Companies Korea ran the "2026 Pink Ribbon Hanok House" in Insadong, Seoul, on Oct 16–18, with a self-exam experience and a breast cancer quiz. According to the reports, nearly 30,000 people in Korea are newly diagnosed each year, and earlier detection is linked to better outcomes. This year's global theme is "Breast Care is Self-Care" (Newswire, Money Today). Why it matters · Make a monthly self-check a habit and keep up with screenings for your age. A self-check doesn't replace a screening; see a doctor if anything feels different.

Drop 2 · Beauty — Medicube is now in about 400 US Costco stores ~400 stores APR's Medicube has entered about 400 Costco stores in the US, with its signature Zero Pore Pad in a Costco-only pack and its PDRN line to follow. It's already in every Costco in Korea. Medicube is also sold at Ulta Beauty, Target and Walmart in the US, and its North American sales reached 647.9 billion won in the first half, up more than 260% year on year (The Korea Times). Why it matters · K-beauty has reached US warehouse-store shelves.

Drop 3 · Fashion — Barbour × A.P.C. fall-winter 2026 collaboration FW 2026 On Oct 19 LF unveiled a fall-winter 2026 collaboration between Britain's Barbour and France's A.P.C. It adds A.P.C. denim details to Barbour's signature jackets, with the women's Spey jacket, the men's "Viewport" jacket, Wellington boots carrying both logos, and clogs in dark sage. Prices and stockists haven't been announced (Money Today). Why it matters · A collection worth watching if you want outerwear that lasts.

Drop 4 · Travel — Last weekend for Korea's autumn flower and silver-grass festivals Until 10.25 Most autumn festivals worth a weekend trip end on Sunday, Oct 25: the Hwangmaesan Silver Grass Festival in Hapcheon (Oct 17–25), the chrysanthemum festivals in Yeoncheon and at Incheon's Dream Park (Oct 16–25), and the Hwasun Dolmen World Heritage Autumn Flower Festival (Oct 16–25). The Wonpyeong Ferry Silver Grass Festival in Pyeongtaek runs on Saturday, Oct 24 only (FestivalHub). Why it matters · Silver grass looks best backlit at sunset. Some areas have rain in the forecast, so check before you go.

Drop 5 · Health — Korea's flu shots for 65+ are now open for every age group 65+ open now Per the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, national flu vaccinations for people 65 and over began on Oct 6 for ages 75+, Oct 12 for 70–74 and Oct 15 for 65–69. COVID-19 shots began Oct 12 for 70+ and Oct 15 for 65–69. Children and pregnant women have been eligible since Sept 21. Shots are available at about 23,000 designated clinics and public health centers nationwide regardless of address; bring ID and wait 20–30 minutes afterward (KDCA). Why it matters · Check which clinics are ready on the KDCA vaccination site (nip.kdca.go.kr), and tell your parents.

NewsTainer's Take: "Caring for yourself doesn't have to be grand. A monthly self-check and a walk this weekend are enough."

🗓 This week (KST)

DateWhat
All October Breast Cancer Awareness Month (Pink Ribbon)
Ongoing National flu & COVID-19 shots for 65+
Sat 10/24 Pyeongtaek Wonpyeong Ferry Silver Grass Festival (one day)
Sun 10/25 Last day: Hwangmaesan silver grass, Yeoncheon & Dream Park chrysanthemums, Hwasun Dolmen autumn flowers

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