SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — The Korea Meteorological Administration issued a heatwave emergency warning—the highest alert level—for Gyeongsan and Pohang, marking the first time this emergency system has been activated since its introduction.·SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — Former South Korean leader Yoon Suk-yeol was sentenced to two years in prison for illegal polling, adding to ongoing legal issues stemming from his declaration of martial law.·SEOUL 서울 — Gen Z redefines urban activism through digital art installations·TOKYO 東京 — Underground music scene breaks into mainstream consciousness·BANGKOK กรุงเทพ — Youth-led climate initiative gains regional momentum·SEOUL 서울 — K-indie artists bypass labels with direct-to-fan platforms·JAKARTA — Street fashion collective launches sustainable textile movement·TAIPEI 台北 — Young filmmakers win Busan International Film Festival·MANILA — Tech founders under 25 raise $50M for education startups·SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — The Korea Meteorological Administration issued a heatwave emergency warning—the highest alert level—for Gyeongsan and Pohang, marking the first time this emergency system has been activated since its introduction.·SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — Former South Korean leader Yoon Suk-yeol was sentenced to two years in prison for illegal polling, adding to ongoing legal issues stemming from his declaration of martial law.·SEOUL 서울 — Gen Z redefines urban activism through digital art installations·TOKYO 東京 — Underground music scene breaks into mainstream consciousness·BANGKOK กรุงเทพ — Youth-led climate initiative gains regional momentum·SEOUL 서울 — K-indie artists bypass labels with direct-to-fan platforms·JAKARTA — Street fashion collective launches sustainable textile movement·TAIPEI 台北 — Young filmmakers win Busan International Film Festival·MANILA — Tech founders under 25 raise $50M for education startups·