Supreme Court Ruling: South Korea’s Supreme Court upheld former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s seven-year prison sentence tied to his 2024 martial law bid, including claims of obstructing cabinet deliberations, using forged signatures, and blocking his arrest—while Yoon remains in detention and still faces other trials. Local Safety: Heavy monsoon rains hit central areas, damaging hundreds of facilities and forcing 662 temporary evacuations, with more downpours expected into Friday. Tech & Markets: South Korea’s KOSPI stayed under pressure after a sharp selloff tied to AI chip worries, as investors weighed whether the memory-led rally has more downside. AI Privacy Crime: Police investigated a man accused of using AI smart glasses to secretly film women he dated and upload the footage online without consent. Seoul Politics & Accountability: Election protests over alleged fraud continued for more than a month, with demonstrators maintaining a blockade at a major vote-counting site in Jamsil. Korea-Mongolia Economy: President Lee Jae-myung pushed the “Mongtan” cooperation model at a business forum, calling for stronger logistics and cold-chain links to expand Korea’s food and retail footprint in Mongolia. Sports Governance: South Korea’s parliament set a hearing for July 22 to review the national team coach selection and football association management after the team’s early World Cup exit.