Nepal Flood Response: Nepal’s flash-flood death toll rose to 1,344 as rescue teams pushed deeper into hydropower tunnels, with DNA collection underway to identify more than 1,226 unidentified remains; a Chinese man was pulled alive from the Upper Trishuli-1 tunnel, while a 64-year-old woman was also rescued after being presumed dead. Justice System Under Scrutiny: Complaints have piled up against Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won over allegations he lobbied for a drug developer to speed clinical trials, raising questions about whether police will open a formal probe. Supreme Court Standoff: Supreme Court Justice Lee Heung-koo retired on Sept. 7, leaving two vacancies and potentially disrupting panel operations amid a nomination delay. Housing & Tax Pressure: A new analysis suggests Seoul’s comprehensive real estate holding tax could expand far beyond Gangnam, potentially reaching 22 districts by 2030 as prices rise. Tourism Friction: Tourist complaints hit a record high this year, with Seoul leading and issues ranging from taxi driving to mall overcharging. International Diplomacy: President Lee Jae-myung departed for a four-day France visit, including a Macron summit, with possible talks on security cooperation and Strait of Hormuz troop deployment. Crime & Courts: A Taiwanese man in his 70s was sentenced to six years for smuggling 5.1 kilograms of methamphetamine into South Korea via Busan’s Gimhae airport. Tech & Mobility Policy: Seoul hosts a Global Mobility Conference on self-driving and AI safety, aiming to turn innovation into everyday public use.