Banking Fraud: IBK is reeling after a third-party platform siphoned off over KRW83.4bn ($60mn) in overseas loan repayments, with false digital records masking the theft for seven months. Labor & Industry: Hyundai Motor’s union and management reached a tentative wage deal after a decade’s first full strike, with members set to vote; talks also touch retirement-age changes and job security amid AI and robotics. Economy & Consumer Mood: South Korea’s consumer sentiment fell for the first time in four months as stock-market jitters and inflation pressures bite. Tax Crackdown: The National Tax Service launched audits into 50 firms over alleged misuse of corporate-owned luxury homes by owners and family members. Tech & Education: KAIST president says “physical AI” is the next big move for the country, pointing to a new AI research push with Nvidia. North Korea-U.S. Tensions: Seoul and Washington vowed close coordination to revive dialogue with Pyongyang after missile launches and a drill cutback. Seoul Culture & Tourism: A long-sealed underground passage beneath Seoul City Hall Station reopened as a permanent K-culture venue, while foreign arrivals hit 2.09m in July, up 21% year-on-year. Sports & Culture: Busan’s Biennale opens Sept. 29 with “Dissident Chorus,” and Hyundai’s labor dispute and K-culture openings are set against a busy week of public events.