Climate & Disaster Watch: Nepal’s flash-flood catastrophe keeps worsening, with the death toll reported at 955 and more than 4,471 missing as debris blocks nine hydropower tunnels under construction, trapping over 900 workers and stretching rescue capacity. Weather Outlook: PAGASA warns that in September, 2–3 tropical cyclones could form within or enter the Philippine area of responsibility, with several tracks potentially boosting monsoon rains that can spill across the region. Seoul Urban Life: Seoul will expand its “Mirinae Home” newlywed housing program by adding 17,500 units by 2030, aiming to stabilize housing and support family formation. Seoul Green Angle—Urban Wellness: The city unveiled “Seoul Wellness 100,” a curated set of 100 wellness destinations built around “Rest,” “Taste,” and “Style,” pushing the idea of healthier city living as a travel draw. Public Health & Youth: A poll finds 7 in 10 Koreans support restricting social media use for teens, though many teens oppose it and most respondents want safer platforms rather than outright bans. Marine Innovation: Busan and North Gyeongsang launched a cross-regional regulatory sandbox for marine leisure across 682.23 sq. km, easing rules to test autonomous navigation under safety standards.