AI Governance: UNIDIR opened its AI, Security and Ethics forum in Geneva, pushing for enforceable rules as military AI is deployed faster than testing and oversight frameworks. South Korea Competitiveness: Seoul jumped to 21st in the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking, with scientific infrastructure ranking near the top even as economic performance slipped. Semiconductors: SK hynix shipped 12-stack HBM4E samples to major AI customers, touting higher speed and better power efficiency to keep South Korea’s AI chip race moving. Biotech Funding: cAMPfield Therapeutics raised $180M to develop an oral PDE4B-targeting drug candidate for inflammatory bowel disease. Health Tech Markets: New reports project strong growth for ECG patch and Holter monitors, alongside broader wearable and cardiac monitoring demand. Food & Bio Research: A study suggests a kimchi-derived probiotic may help remove microplastics in lab and gut-mimicking conditions. K-Food Supply Chain: CJ Foods plans a land-based seaweed (gim) plant to secure year-round supply for Bibigo-style products. Sports Tech & Security: A drone was intercepted near South Korea’s World Cup training camp in Mexico, highlighting counter-drone needs around major events. Tech Policy: Apple agreed to open iOS in Brazil to alternative app stores and third-party payments after antitrust action, extending a trend seen in other jurisdictions. Environment & Fisheries: Dead fish along Korea’s east coast is being linked to a tuna surge and possible bycatch impacts.