North Korea Missile Tests: North Korea fired around 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward the East Sea hours after Trump said he plans to meet Kim Jong Un later this year, prompting South Korea to hold an emergency security meeting and boost surveillance with the US and Japan. The launches came as Seoul and Washington scaled back Ulchi Freedom Shield drills after Trump ordered a “substantial” reduction, a move Pyongyang dismissed as not changing the “provocative” nature of the exercises. Seoul’s Aging Policy Debate: A Seoul survey found 77% of residents back reforming free elderly transit, with the city reviewing whether to raise the free subway age above 65 and expand bus support. Cost of Living for Middle-Aged: Seoul also released a quality-of-life index showing middle-aged households (homeowners) say they need 1.96 million won monthly to get by, 3.21 million for an adequate life, and 5.4 million for comfort. Local Dementia Care Volunteering: Nowon-gu is running a program turning seniors with mild cognitive impairment into care volunteers, pairing laundry help for dementia-vulnerable households with smart-device health management. K-pop Cybercrime Sentencing: A Seoul court sentenced a Chinese hacker to 20 years for a scheme targeting BTS member Jungkook and others, stealing over 38 billion won. Seoul Housing for Newlyweds: Seoul will offer 496 long-term lease homes for newlyweds in Gangnam/Seocho areas, including 133 units at The H Bangbae, with applications set to open next month.