Disaster Response: South Korea’s disaster relief team in Nepal is still searching for 9 missing nationals on the 10th day after the Bhotekoshi flood, focusing on possible evacuation routes around the Trishuli River tunnels and coordinating with Nepali authorities. Local Recovery: President Lee designates flood-hit Tongyeong as a special disaster zone, unlocking government support and tax relief for residents. Travel Alerts: South Korea’s foreign ministry lifted special travel advisories for parts of Thailand, Turkey, Azerbaijan and Ethiopia, while keeping tighter alerts for border areas tied to job scams and for select Ethiopia areas. Seoul Visitor Life: The National Palace Museum asked runners to stop long-term use of free storage lockers near Gyeongbokgung and Cheongwadae, after visitors blocked access for actual museum guests. Tourism Demand: Busan is on pace to hit 3 million foreign visitors earlier than last year, with July arrivals surging and the city drawing tourists straight to the port. Culture & Activities: Seoul’s free Taekwondo Performance series returns Sept. 5 at Namsangol Hanok Village and DDP, with a strong foreign participation rate. Tourist Economy Watch: Seoul’s small neighborhood shops continue to shrink, with self-employed businesses down by about 39,000 over two and a half years. K-Travel Abroad: K-Travel Fest: Hello Korea lands in Toronto Sept. 12–13 with K-pop, taekwondo, K-beauty pop-ups and Korean food experiences.