App Store Regulation: South Korea fined Google and Apple a combined 63.7 billion won ($47.6 million), saying they pressured developers to use their payment systems and delayed app reviews. The regulator ordered changes to payment and review practices. Cybersecurity: A new wave of attacks hit South Korean financial firms. Daishin Securities said personal information from 38,490 customers was exposed; Bithumb and Mirae Asset also reported incidents, though data exposure has not been confirmed at either firm. Chip Boom: SK Hynix posted record quarterly revenue and profit as demand for AI memory surges, and warned shortages could last through 2030. It also announced a roughly $75 billion shareholder payout. Border Tensions: Visitors near the DMZ voiced concern after North Korean artillery vehicles were seen pointing south. Seoul and Washington have also pushed a key security dialogue to early next year amid friction over wartime command arrangements. Seoul Fire: A blaze at Guryong Village, Seoul’s last shantytown, burned for nearly 13 hours and forced residents to evacuate; one person was injured. Itaewon Fallout: Families of victims are demanding the removal of alleged disaster footage from a new Call of Duty game, saying its use is distressing and inappropriate.