AI for All (Seoul): South Korea is testing a free, nationwide “AI for All” service, with SK Telecom, KT and Kakao consortiums aiming for general-purpose AI access for every citizen and longer-term “agent” features for daily tasks, backed by 512 Nvidia B200 GPUs this year and operating-cost subsidies from 2027. Climate & disaster (Nepal): Nepal marked a national day of mourning after glacial floods and a China-Nepal mountain collapse killed at least 1,398 people and left 5,500 missing; rescue teams are still searching for hydropower workers trapped in tunnels, with families demanding faster results. Energy transition (Batteries): LG Energy Solution and Seoul National University published findings in Nature Communications on stabilizing next-gen LMR EV batteries by controlling gas generation and capacity fade, a step toward wider commercialization. Circular economy (Food waste): A new report highlights growth in fruit-byproduct upcycling—turning peels and pomace into fibers, antioxidants and prebiotics—as governments and consumers push harder on cutting food waste. Local environment (Seoul/Han River): Seoul continues summer river recreation with large crowds at Han River parks, while also promoting cleanup and upcycling events tied to resource circulation themes.