Exports Boom: South Korea’s exports hit a record pace in the first 10 days of September, rising 82.6% to $34.97 billion, led by a 270.1% surge in semiconductors as AI infrastructure spending keeps rolling. Rail Commuter Boost: After the high-speed rail integration, Korail says ridership jumped 13.1% to 3.057 million in the Sept. 1–10 period, with Suseo-area routes and commuter passes driving the gain. Markets & Trading: The KRX will launch after-hours stock trading from Sept. 14 (4 p.m.–8 p.m.), expanding real-time access beyond the current limited list. Rates Watch: South Korean bond yields climbed, with the 3-year yield topping 4% for the first time in about 34 months, as oil and US yields pressure sentiment. Workplace Safety: Prosecutors sought a three-year prison term in a case where a supervisor allegedly harassed an employee who later died by suicide. Digital Rights & Tech: The Supreme Court ruled affiliate points redeemed at stores don’t count as VAT base price reductions. AI & Society: A new system lets stalking victims track tagged suspects on a map in near real time, while a labor institute report ranks legal work among the highest AI-exposed jobs. Foreign Policy Tension: Seoul is weighing a possible Strait of Hormuz role after a security assessment trip returned from the UAE, amid strong public opposition.