Samsung Consumer Electronics Reshuffle: Samsung Electronics cut jobs in its U.S. display, phone and other consumer operations, hitting about 739 roles in New Jersey and around 100 in Texas as Samsung Electronics America shifts its headquarters to Texas—highlighting the split between booming AI chips and struggling mobile/consumer units. Next-Gen Devices: Samsung is set to unveil new foldables and smart glasses at Galaxy Unpacked in London, with expectations for a premium “Ultra” fold model and AI-enabled smart-glass features. AI Geopolitics & Memory Crunch: SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won warned that AI memory demand will outstrip supply through 2027, urging faster capacity expansion at SK hynix as governments may intervene and geopolitical pressure grows. Labor & Retail Pressure: Starbucks Korea workers formed the first coffee franchise union in South Korea, citing low pay, understaffing and heavier workloads. E-commerce Fire Risk: Firefighters battled a major blaze at a Coupang logistics center in Incheon for a second day, with thick smoke and flammable goods slowing containment and prompting evacuations. Trade & Tech Security: A poll found 9 in 10 South Koreans back tougher penalties for leaking core technologies overseas, as detected cases rise. Industry Watch: Flitto, once a K-pop translation app, is now selling AI data services to major global tech firms, reporting a return to meaningful profitability.