Strait of Hormuz Tension: South Korea told Iran it has “no decision yet” on deploying military assets to the Strait of Hormuz, as Foreign Minister Cho Hyun held talks with Tehran and a new poll found 45% of South Koreans oppose any deployment. Seoul Court Ruling: A Seoul court acquitted former President Yoon Suk Yeol in a case tied to a 2023 ambassador appointment meant to derail a probe over a Marine death. Seoul Taxi Access: Seoul expanded taxi hailing for digitally vulnerable residents by adding a direct phone route to the 120 Companion Call Taxi center (02-120, press 6). Digital Sex-Crime Privacy: Korea’s gender ministry is reviewing Google’s potential legal liability after sensitive personal data from digital sex-crime removal requests was posted on a third-party site. Jobs & Inequality: A study says the regular vs. nonregular employment gap is widening, with more young workers starting in nonregular jobs than earlier generations. Finance Leadership: KB Financial Group picked Vice Chairman Lee Jae-keun as its next chairman, ending expectations that incumbent Yang Jong-hee would stay. Tech & Industry: Samsung Biologics signed a $262 million manufacturing agreement with a European pharma firm, extending production commitments through 2033.