NATO Diplomacy: President Lee Jae-myung met Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the NATO summit in Ankara, agreeing that North Korean POWs in Ukraine should choose where they live under international law and humanitarian principles, while Seoul also confirmed a $100 million aid package for Ukraine. US-South Korea Defense Talks: Lee and Donald Trump held follow-up discussions on speeding up US naval shipbuilding with South Korean shipbuilders, with working-level consultations set to review implementation details. Markets & Economy: South Korea’s KOSPI slid more than 5% and KOSDAQ fell about 5.6% as a chip selloff deepened and volatility spiked amid renewed US-Iran tensions that pushed oil prices higher. Tech & Industry: SK Hynix shares dropped ahead of its Nasdaq debut, reflecting broader AI chip jitters even as the company’s US listing remains a major market focus. K-Culture & Soft Power: Korea was named guest of honor at Europe’s ImPulsTanz 2026, launching a monthlong Vienna spotlight program to expand Korean contemporary dance influence. Visa Policy: South Korea rolled out a more relaxed digital nomad “workation” visa, extending maximum stay to three years and lowering income thresholds for some applicants. Sports & Entertainment: Sana of TWICE is set for her acting debut in the South Korea-Japan film “Nyangi,” while Park Ji-hoon’s Manila fancon stop was moved to Macau.