UNESCO Heritage in Busan: South Korea’s National Heritage Service named K-pop star G-Dragon honorary ambassador for the 48th UNESCO World Heritage Committee session (July 19–29), with a “Heritage in Peace” campaign aimed at protecting cultural and natural sites threatened by conflict, climate change, and disasters. Wildlife Rescue: Six Asiatic black bears rescued from South Korea’s bile-farming industry have been relocated to Denmark’s Knuthenborg Safaripark, marking a rare former-bile-bear transfer to Europe after years of planning and phased release into a forest habitat. Battery Pollution Breakthrough: Korea’s materials labs report a dry-electrode battery design that removes the need for PTFE “forever chemical” binder by redesigning graphite particles—potentially cutting PFAS-linked supply chains while keeping manufacturing compatible. Air Quality & Health Tech: Seoul’s “ultrafine dust” share is rising due to domestic factors, while the city also warns of early summer malaria and dengue risks—both signals that heat and pollution pressures are stacking. Clean Mobility/Industry Signals: A study highlights water-in-diesel emulsion as a low-cost way to cut diesel emissions, and Michelin is retiring its Green Star sustainability award by end-2026, replacing it with a new editorial platform.