Seoul Flood Response: Heavy rain pounded the Seoul metro and Gangwon overnight, with nearly 200 mm falling in parts of the region and 540 damage reports filed; 95 people were temporarily evacuated and authorities kept heavy-rain and landslide alerts in place as forecasts call for more downpours through Sunday. Coupang Fire in Incheon: A fire broke out at a Coupang logistics center on the sixth floor in Incheon; 121 people were evacuated, no casualties reported, and officials say the cause will be investigated after the blaze is fully contained. Semiconductor & AI Investment Push: South Korea announced a 1.35 trillion won ($880B) 10-year plan to expand semiconductor and AI infrastructure, coordinating major private investment from Samsung and SK hynix and focusing on new production capacity. Markets & AI Jitters: Global risk sentiment stayed shaky as AI-related stock selloffs spread and oil prices climbed on US-Iran tensions, adding pressure to inflation expectations for oil-importing economies. UNESCO World Heritage in Focus: UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee meeting in Busan will consider adding threatened sites to the World Heritage and “in danger” lists, including Lebanon’s Mount Amel castles and other conflict- or climate-linked locations. Sports Spotlight: Lionel Messi is set to equal Cafu’s record for World Cup final appearances as Argentina reaches the final, while South Korea’s KT Wiz signed Logan Allen to a full contract for the rest of the KBO season.