Ukraine–Korea POW Row: South Korean President Lee Jae-myung warned Kyiv of “additional measures” unless Ukraine acknowledges a confidentiality agreement over the transfer of two North Korean soldiers and issues a public apology, after Zelensky disclosed details at the UN; Seoul says Ukraine violated the secrecy pact and is trying to inflame tensions on the peninsula. Defense Diplomacy: Seoul welcomed Bangladesh’s interest in deepening defense ties, with talks covering training, capacity-building and UN peacekeeping, and an invitation for President Lee to visit Dhaka. US–South Korea Energy Politics: Trump said a South Korea trade deal includes an $8.4 billion enhanced oil recovery project, while Seoul disputes that the specific EOR item is part of the agreed strategic investment package—adding friction to already tense Alaska LNG expectations. Tech & Markets: Micron lifted its revenue outlook and long-term supply commitments to $32 billion on strong AI memory demand, keeping chip sentiment in focus for Korea’s export-driven economy. Sports (Seoul’s regional spotlight): At the Asian Games, Japan won women’s football gold on penalties over North Korea, while India’s medal surge included historic women’s hockey gold and major archery and boxing wins that reshaped the standings.