Inter-Korean Security: Residents near the border in Cheorwon briefly evacuated after a U.S. Marine Corps drone was detected during joint drills; South Korea’s Joint Chiefs later identified it as a U.S. drone and said it was under investigation, with officials declining to say whether it entered the no-fly zone. World Heritage in Busan: UNESCO’s 48th World Heritage Committee meeting in Busan added 25 new sites to the World Heritage List, bringing the total to 1,273, while also placing six properties on the “in danger” list and removing Vienna’s historic centre from danger status. KOSPI Shockwaves: South Korea’s stock market turmoil continues to dominate coverage, with attention on leveraged ETF fallout and calls for deeper, more fundamental policy fixes rather than stopgap measures. Justice Reform Debate: Criminal law scholars urged lawmakers to keep prosecutors’ supplementary investigation authority as the Democratic Party pushes a Criminal Procedure Act revision through the National Assembly. Catholic Prep for WYD 2027: Seoul’s archdiocese moved into full implementation for World Youth Day 2027, focusing on pilgrim services, transport, safety, medical care, and communications for Aug. 3–8, 2027. Hyundai Autonomy Leadership: Hyundai Motor Group appointed Junghyun Kwon to lead its Autonomous Driving Development Center, aiming to accelerate commercialization of autonomous driving tech.