FDA Sunscreen Approval: The U.S. FDA has approved bemotrizinol, a long-used sunscreen ingredient in Europe and Asia, after decades of debate—potentially boosting consumer trust and enabling lighter, broader-UV protection formulas. Clean Mobility Hygiene: Hyundai and Kia unveiled “Plasma Care UVC,” a Far-UVC, plasma-generated system designed to disinfect car interiors while passengers are inside, with reported 96.8% airborne virus reduction in tests. Smart Logistics: LG CNS and LX Pantos plan a humanoid-robot driven logistics pilot in Incheon to automate warehouse workflows end-to-end, aiming to cut inefficiency in freight handling and shipping. Energy Cooperation: Korea and the U.S. held an energy business forum in Washington to expand bilateral collaboration across power, heavy industry, and nuclear, with major firms on both sides. Seoul Startup Diplomacy: Korea’s SMEs and Startups ministry signed an MOU with Belgium to coordinate policy and talent exchanges for tech SMEs, targeting new European growth routes. Jobs & Supply Chains: Korea’s employment fell by about 40,000 in May year-on-year, the first drop in 17 months, as Middle East-linked disruptions weigh on manufacturing. World Cup Spotlight: South Korea’s coach Hong Myung-boin said the team is fully prepared for the opener vs Czechia, with high-altitude adaptation a key focus.