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Last update: 9 hours agoSamsung Strike Watch: A Seoul court sentenced former Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun to three years over a martial-law encrypted phone case, while a special counsel team also sought arrest warrants for other ex-top officials tied to the 2022 presidential residence move—setting a tense backdrop as Samsung labor talks continue and strike risks keep investors on edge. Markets & Money: KOSPI slid 3.25% as foreign investors sold tech heavyweights; Moody’s also warned Korea’s “value-up” push could pressure bank capital buffers if dividends rise and lending shifts toward riskier borrowers. North-South Security: South Korea says there have been no MDL crossings so far this year as Pyongyang finishes border fortification work. Diplomacy & Industry: Lee and Japan’s Takaichi met in Andong, with semiconductors and security high on the agenda, while the government moves to protect jobs in regions hit by Middle East war fallout. Everyday Life: Seoul’s subway app is getting foreigner-friendly AI translations, and early heat is expected to ease under heavy rain.
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