Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine Awarded to Karl Deisseroth and Two Others

Sweden's Karolinska Institute Nobel Committee announced on October 5 that Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel have been jointly awarded this year's Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.

According to Yonhap News, the committee recognized them for their discoveries related to optogenetic ion channels and optogenetics.

The Nobel Prize announcements will continue with the Physics Prize on October 6, the Chemistry Prize on October 7, the Literature Prize on October 8, the Peace Prize on October 9, and the Economics Prize on October 12.Since its first sighting on September 18, the shark known as 'Bukan-i' has drawn over 1 million visitors to the artificial waterway at Busan's North Port waterfront park.

As of October 5, the city of Busan reported that crowds began gathering at the park from 7 a.m. to see Bukan-i. By 6 p.m. that day, the total number of visitors had reached 1,015,800.

On the first day of the National Foundation Day holiday on October 3, 72,000 people visited the park, followed by 89,000 on October 4, and another 89,000 on October 5.Lee Jae-jung, chair of the National Assembly's Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee and a member of the Democratic Party, commented on the historical distortion controversy surrounding the film 'Assassins,' stating, "Those who criticize this film are the ones who are truly insulting President Park Chung-hee."

In a Facebook post on October 5, he asserted, "It is not the film that distorts history, but the political sphere that distorts the film."

He urged lawmakers who plan to question or comment on the film to watch it first, noting that citizens are also going to theaters to make their own judgments. He warned that joining the criticism without having seen the film could lead to future embarrassment.Shin Hyun-young, spokesperson for the Democratic Party, stated in a written briefing on October 5 that the recent landmine explosion in the DMZ has been confirmed to be caused by mines laid by North Korean troops, calling it a "clear violation of the armistice agreement."

Shin criticized North Korea for continuing to evade responsibility, stating, "The act of laying mines in the DMZ is a provocation that threatens peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and undermines international trust."

She demanded that North Korea immediately apologize to the injured South Korean soldiers and remove the mines it has laid, as well as implement practical measures to prevent recurrence.On October 5 at 5 p.m., Finance Minister Lee Hyung-il held an economic policy meeting with Cheong Wa Dae Policy Chief Ha Jun-kyung and others.

According to Yonhap News, the attendees discussed strategies for advancing three key social policies: housing, jobs, and financial support for low-income households.

This meeting follows President Lee Jae-myung's announcement of plans to pursue these three core social policies, emphasizing the need to actively utilize available resources and policy tools to address polarization and inequality, which are key factors in public anxiety.In Spain, large-scale protests against housing issues have led to the announcement of early elections on November 29.

On October 5, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez addressed the nation via television, stating, "We need to renew the support of the people," as he announced the early elections, according to reports from Reuters and AFP.

With the Socialist Party trailing in recent polls, the early elections represent a significant gamble for Sánchez, and losing could signal the end of one of the few remaining left-leaning governments in Europe.The 2026 KBO League season has set a new record for single-season attendance.

The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) announced on October 5 that a total of 95,922 fans attended games across five stadiums nationwide, bringing the season's cumulative attendance to 12,362,000 (an average of 17,685 per game).

This season, the KBO surpassed the previous single-season attendance record of 12,312,519 set last year after just 699 games.

Since its inception in 1982, when it attracted 1,438,768 fans, the KBO League opened the era of 10 million fans in 2024. This year marks the second consecutive year of over 12 million fans and the third consecutive year of over 10 million.On Tuesday, October 6, the weather is expected to be generally clear across the country, with significantly cooler morning temperatures.

Morning temperatures are forecasted to drop to around 10 degrees Celsius (5 degrees in inland Gangwon and mountainous areas).

Most regions will experience a temperature difference of about 15 degrees between day and night, so health precautions are advised.

The morning low is expected to be between 6 and 14 degrees, while the daytime high will range from 21 to 23 degrees.



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