Defense & Diplomacy: The U.S. cancelled a major joint amphibious landing drill with South Korea, citing force constraints tied to the Iran war, adding to regional anxiety after Trump also scaled back other exercises. North Korea Watch: Seoul said there are no signs of imminent additional North Korean troop deployment to Russia, while Pyongyang ordered nationwide university crackdowns after arrests tied to bypassing the state internet firewall. Public Safety: South Korea’s PM vowed “zero tolerance” for mishandling missing-person cases after a Jeju police officer was arrested for closing a case without confirming the woman’s safety. Tech & Industry: Samsung faces internal unrest over a compensation gap between its semiconductor and smartphone units, and LG Chem began mass supply of semiconductor strippers to Amkor. Markets & Economy: KOSPI slid sharply as Samsung shares dropped, with global sentiment hit by yields and geopolitical worries. Cybersecurity: Kimsuky is linked to a Chrome-extension campaign that quietly collects Gmail data, using phishing and malware to gain access. Energy & Trade: South Korea is moving ahead with Arctic route trials, sending a container ship toward Europe as Middle East shipping disruptions reshape logistics. Health & Pharma: Roche struck a deal with Hanmi for a next-gen weight-loss therapy aimed at preserving lean mass. Sports & Culture: “Train to Busan” returns to cinemas for its 10th anniversary in a very different global K-content era.