AI Use Survey: A new South Korea government poll finds 38.9% of people used generative AI in 2025, up sharply year-on-year, with daily use averaging about 50 minutes—while worries also rose, including fears about misinformation and crime. Middle East Energy Shock: Oil jumped and Asian stocks slipped after fresh US strikes on Iran, keeping the Strait of Hormuz situation tense and energy flows uncertain. Hormuz Ship Attack: Seoul says debris from the HMM Namu attack points to Iranian-made missile components and summoned Iran’s ambassador after concluding Iranian missiles were involved. Defense & Alliance: South Korea’s defense ministry denied a report that the allies’ combined command could be dissolved after OPCON transfer, saying the current structure will remain. Security Talks: National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac met Singapore’s FM Vivian Balakrishnan to discuss peninsula security and the need to keep navigation stable in the Hormuz region. K-culture Push: The Culture Ministry raised its 2030 K-culture goal to 400 trillion won and 110 billion won in exports, expanding the definition to include food, beauty and tourism. Economy/Trade: Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan said exports are on track to top $900 billion this year and highlighted broader growth beyond chips. Tech/Industry: SK Innovation agreed to sell its loss-making Chinese lithium battery separator business to Semcorp for about $59 million. Robotics/Transport: Pony.ai reported strong Q1 robotaxi revenue growth and raised its 2026 robotaxi targets. Sports & Culture: BTS stayed in the Billboard 200 top 10 again, while Stray Kids topped 40 million album shipments in Korea and Japan.