Mongolian Sports Spotlight: Ulaanbaatar hosted the 11th Asian Taekwondo Championships, with Mongolia finishing second in overall team standings behind DPRK, while the Mongolian men’s volleyball team made history at the Asian Eastern Zonal event by winning bronze—their first-ever East Asian medal. More Medal Momentum: Mongolia also shone at the 2026 FIS Roller Ski Asian Cup in South Korea, taking multiple podiums including gold in the men’s 15km and women’s 15km mass start. Culture & Heritage Watch: Korea Heritage Service plans to raise entry fees to royal palaces and tombs after a 20-year freeze, and UNESCO added 25 new World Heritage sites, including Mongolia’s ancient Xiongnu burial grounds. Arts & Entertainment: The Mongol Empire historical anime Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia keeps expanding—Episode 6 adds Akira Ishida, Inori Minase and Shoya Chiba, with Episode 7 preview cuts also released. Global Arts Market: Foundations 2026 highlights emerging art collections under $2,500, with curators spotlighting standout works for first-time buyers. Tech/Travel Payments: GLN (Hana Bank subsidiary) expands Korea QR payments for international travelers, adding 500,000 Seoul Pay merchants.