AI & Chips: SK Hynix’s $28B Nasdaq listing is drawing massive demand, with Reuters saying the offering was more than 7x oversubscribed as investors chase AI memory growth. Market Volatility: South Korea’s KOSPI slid again amid fears the semiconductor upcycle may be peaking, even after Samsung’s record earnings failed to fully calm chip-cycle concerns. Talent & Work: SK Hynix is waiving the requirement for a four-year degree for some new hires, arguing AI is shifting how skills are evaluated. Robotics & Education: Booster Robotics’ humanoids swept RoboCup 2026 titles, highlighting a shift toward smarter perception and real-time decision-making over pure mechanical build. Security & Privacy: South Korea is investigating a man accused of using AI smart glasses to secretly film dates without consent, raising potential sex-crime charges. Policy & Regulation: AI smart glasses are being banned from South Korea’s major exam halls after alleged cheating cases, with schools told to tighten monitoring. Energy Transition: South Korea and Mongolia signed an MOU to expand renewables, district heating, and energy-sector workforce development. Global Macro: The IMF upgraded Korea’s 2026 growth outlook to 2.6%, citing semiconductor demand, while global forecasts remain sensitive to Middle East energy risks.