North Korea Missile Tests: Seoul says Pyongyang fired a ballistic missile toward the East Sea after a DMZ landmine blast wounded three South Korean soldiers, while KCNA claims a medium-range “AI-enabled” strategic missile can change trajectory at low altitude. Korea-Ukraine Diplomatic Row: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung accused Ukraine of trying to provoke war over Kiev’s public disclosure of transferred North Korean POWs, warning of “additional measures” unless Ukraine apologises. Asian Games Football: South Korea beat host Japan 1-0 to win men’s football gold for a fourth straight time, with Eom Ji-sung scoring in front of 30,000. China Open Tennis: World No.1 Elena Rybakina was upset by 118th-ranked Alina Charaeva; Coco Gauff advanced, and Alexander Zverev set up a Djokovic quarter-final. Trade & Industry: China launched an anti-dumping probe into EU imports of p-nitrotoluene. Crypto Security: Chainalysis says it used AI to trace the $387m Bitget hack to North Korea-linked actors. Public Health: Nepal reports 131 Japanese encephalitis cases this year, with 87% unvaccinated. Business & Culture: Korea’s K-Lifestyle showcase in Kenya drew 1,500 attendees and 200+ B2B meetings.