Cyberbullying & AI Deepfakes: Sunfull Foundation marked its 19th anniversary by renewing a pledge to push a “no malicious comments” culture, warning that cyberbullying is evolving with AI deepfakes. US-South Korea Investment Talks: Prime Minister Han Seong-sook said talks on a $350 billion US investment commitment are progressing, with the first project expected to set a cooperation model, and stressed Seoul does not discriminate against foreign firms. Foreign Firms & Regulation: Han also told AMCHAM Korea that the government will address concerns from US companies about regulatory barriers. Stalking Monitoring Upgrade: Seoul’s Central Electronic Monitoring Centre is rolling out real-time map tracking for stalking victims within a 2km radius, with alerts to police/probation when suspects get closer. Exports Surge: South Korea’s exports jumped 82.6% in the first 10 days of September, driven by semiconductors (+270.1%), lifting the trade surplus. Markets & Rates: KOSPI narrowed losses amid oil-price and Fed-rate worries; bond yields climbed, with the 3-year yield topping 4% for the first time in 34 months. Housing Fast-Track: Seoul approved a Moa Town pilot that runs management and building plans in parallel, cutting timelines by 18 months, with 586 homes planned. Tech & Security: South Korea tightened its spying law to better protect chip secrets, expanding what counts as espionage. LG Smart TV Dispute: LG denied “spy TV” claims, saying its sets can scan local networks for connected devices but only process voice when users activate voice features. North Korea Succession Watch: The NIS said Kim Jong Un’s daughter remains the likely successor even if there’s a younger sibling. Hormuz Tensions: A South Korean assessment team returned from the UAE as Seoul weighs possible Hormuz deployment amid backlash and diplomatic pressure.