Fed Shock to Markets: The U.S. Federal Reserve raised rates for the first time in over three years and signaled more tightening, rattling global risk sentiment and pushing the dollar higher. South Korea-US Talks: Foreign Minister Cho Hyun heads to Washington for talks with Rubio, with Hormuz security and Seoul’s investment agenda on the agenda. North Korea Nuclear Standoff: Kim Yo-jong dismissed IAEA denuclearization calls as “all noises,” while North Korea’s vice-defense minister argued U.S.-led military buildup justifies expanding its nuclear forces. Inter-Korean Legal Win: A Seoul court ordered North Korea to pay about 44.6 billion won over the 2020 demolition of the Kaesong liaison office. Domestic Governance & Justice: The Interior Ministry defended a nominee for the new Major Crimes Investigation Agency amid scrutiny over past prosecution decisions. Health & Social Policy: The Catholic Church urged reconsideration of a plan to introduce abortion pills up to nine weeks, while a parliamentary report flagged rising controlled-drug prescriptions. Economy & Industry: Hyosung Heavy Industries was selected for KEPCO’s HVDC localization push, and KNOC moved ahead with dismantling the Donghae gas field by 2030. Tech & Security: Intel is reportedly in talks with SK Hynix about making memory chips in the U.S., raising sensitive approval questions for advanced tech. Culture & People: Yonsei approved plans for an AI college and a new medical school, and Seoul’s Welcome Week kicks off Sept. 19.