Nepal Flood Diplomacy: Nepal reversed its earlier refusal and will allow limited foreign search-and-rescue expertise after intense pressure, as the death toll climbed to 579 and 1,924 remain missing; South Korea’s response team also keeps trying to reach nine missing Koreans despite flight restrictions and bad weather. Himalayan Risk Watch: A natural dam formed after the glacier collapse has collapsed, and authorities are monitoring for another surge as heavy rain is forecast through early September. North Korea Nuclear Signal in US Talks: A former US official says any Trump-Kim summit could include tacit acceptance of North Korea’s nuclear weapons, alongside a possible peace treaty and suspension of South Korea-U.S. exercises—raising the stakes for Seoul’s “red line” on nuclear progress. Supreme Court Clash: President Lee Jae-myung rejected a Supreme Court nominee for the first time in 68 years, triggering a rare procedural fight with the court’s recommendation process. Labor Rules for Strikes: The Labor Ministry plans to narrow the scope of strikes tied to routine staff reassignments, reshaping how labor disputes may unfold. AI for All, Youth Budget: Seoul and the government push major youth support and free AI access for citizens, while AI hiring tests are spreading and confusing job seekers.