Economic Policy: Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol briefed President Lee Jae-myung on a 10-point second-half agenda aimed at keeping consumer inflation under 3% and speeding won internationalization, including a new national assets law to reshape how 1,400 trillion won in state holdings are managed and expanded to cover emerging assets like IP and virtual assets. Markets & Industry: Stocks surged as KOSPI closed near 7,300, boosted by SK hynix and Samsung gains after softer U.S. inflation and optimism around SK hynix ADRs. International Diplomacy: U.S.-Seoul friction over Coupang’s data breach is “dragging on much longer than expected,” the South Korean ambassador to Washington said, while stressing ongoing coordination across multiple channels. Foreign Affairs/Heritage: UNESCO’s draft review on Japan’s Sado mines says Tokyo’s “whole history” measures remain insufficient, with Seoul pressing for deeper follow-up before the World Heritage Committee decision. Local Governance & Services: CJ Logistics and Seoul Metro Rapid Transit Engineering will start direct-to-door delivery of subway lost-and-found items after identity verification. Youth Support: Seoul expanded financial aid for talented youth, awarding stipends to arts and sports students and outbound exchange scholars. Public Safety/Workplace Culture: President Lee warned officials against sitting next to young employees of the opposite sex at after-work drinking gatherings, framing it as a dignity and safety issue. Health Policy: Lee ordered a review of ways to let women take the abortion pill mifepristone safely even before a full legal framework is in place, citing overseas purchases and health risks.