Samsung Labor Fallout: Samsung workers and management are back in the spotlight as Kakao’s bonus/job-security talks resume and Samsung’s own bonus dispute escalates into legal action, with the ILO warning that AI-era profit sharing could spark wider global labor fights. Semiconductor Supply Push: Samsung is moving to ease memory-chip strain with a $1.5B Vietnam semiconductor testing plant near Hanoi, targeting November 2027 operations and focusing on legacy DRAM/NAND. AI for Climate & Cities: K-water and OpenAI sign a climate-water AI partnership, while Seoul rolls out AI-assisted flood response with high-capacity pumps and an AI call-bot for emergency surges. Carbon Accounting Shock: China’s new carbon metrics reportedly cut half of emissions-growth figures from 2020–2025, raising questions about how progress is measured. Tourism & Tech Tensions: U.S. inbound travel is falling for the first time in 20 years, and BTS fans in Australia accuse Ticketmaster of hiding prices until the last minute—fueling calls for regulator action. Culture Watch: Netizens keep debating Kim Ji-won’s sudden look changes, as Weverse appoints a new president to steer its global fandom push.