Nepal-Tibet Disaster: Flash floods on the Himalayan border have killed at least 160 people, with rescue teams still searching for hundreds more, including 9 South Koreans tied to hydropower projects; Seoul is sending an 11-member rapid response team to Kathmandu to help locate missing workers and confirm safety. Opposition Push on Defense: The main opposition People Power Party proposes a special presidential committee to oversee South Korea’s nuclear-powered submarine program, aiming to shape the legal framework for the Jang Bogo N project. Monetary Policy: The Bank of Korea raised rates for a second straight meeting to 3.00% to contain inflation and manage financial stability risks, while also lifting its growth outlook. Cybersecurity Tensions: The U.S. says it disrupted a China-linked hacking operation targeting major U.S. agencies, naming victims including the Justice Department, NASA, the Federal Reserve and the Senate, and says South Korea-linked companies were also targeted. AI for Security: SK Telecom and Upstage team up with domestic cybersecurity firms to build a cybersecurity-focused AI foundation model under the Science and ICT ministry’s program. Trade Talks: Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol says the government will formally launch a discussion process on joining the CPTPP to diversify export markets and stabilize supply chains.