Nepal Flood Crisis: Nepal’s death toll from the Nepal-Tibet flash floods rose to at least 579 with 1,924 missing, while China reported 5 deaths and 558 missing; rescuers resumed after fears a newly formed lake could trigger another surge. Foreign Rescue U-turn: After initially rejecting outside help, Nepal partially reversed course, allowing limited foreign specialists from South Korea, India, China and Australia for tunnel rescues, DNA testing and forensics. Korean Workers Still Missing: South Korea’s response team is searching for nine missing workers tied to hydroelectric projects, but helicopter access has been hampered by weather and restrictions. Seoul-Paris Security Talk: South Korea and France agreed to strengthen strategic coordination as North Korea-Russia military ties deepen, including tighter classified information sharing and more joint exercises. North Korea Nuclear Summit Signals: A former U.S. official says a Trump-Kim summit could include “tacit” acceptance of North Korea’s nuclear program, a peace treaty, and an end to South Korea-U.S. exercises. Travel Advisory: Seoul issued a special travel advisory for four Nepal provinces due to ongoing flood and landslide risks. Domestic Politics: The Democratic Party of Korea said it will move to punish People Power Party lawmaker Lee Jin-sook over remarks disparaging the 5·18 Gwangju democratization movement.