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Health Study: A Korean University analysis of about 40,000 adults found that “catch-up” sleep on weekends can lower high blood pressure risk—most effective at roughly 1 hour and 27 minutes more sleep than weekdays. Trade & Industry: South Korea’s industry minister urged the U.S. to ease tariffs on equipment and materials needed for Hyundai-POSCO’s $5.8 billion Louisiana steel mill, arguing it will protect Korean investment and strengthen supply-chain ties. Security & Diplomacy: A South Korean man was sentenced to five years for spying for North Korea, using Telegram orders and cryptocurrency to fund and coordinate activities, including targeting anti-Pyongyang defectors and collecting data on active-duty officers. Public Safety: Seoul is preparing for its big Yeouido fireworks festival, mobilizing about 6,800 personnel and adding crowd-density monitoring and emergency medical stations. Economy & Work: One in five Korean workers in the employment insurance system has high AI exposure, with legal roles topping the list. Local Incidents: A Busan gas station fuel-mix mistake left about 180 vehicles affected after diesel was accidentally pumped into gasoline.

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