AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUrban Greening: Jongno District is expanding its “Jongno Gardener Village 2.0,” turning alleyways and small public spaces into resident-tended micro-gardens through a public-private volunteer model. Climate & Biodiversity: RDA’s Global Seed Vault marks 18 years as Asia’s first official vegetable seed preservation center and plans to expand safety duplication services for global crop genetic resources. Disaster Risk & Water: Seoul and the border region continue to respond to heavy-rain impacts, with flood warnings and alerts tied to the Imjin River near the inter-Korean border. Low-Carbon Tech in Transport: Seoul secured US approval in principle for a 15,000 TEU container ship concept using molten-salt SMR propulsion, aiming to cut shipping emissions while meeting safety requirements. Energy Systems for EVs: Hyundai and Kia launched AllDayEnergy, letting EV owners charge when power is cheap and sell stored electricity back to the grid. Wildlife & Nature in Cities: Seoul’s summer programming highlights forest trails and new park features, including water play and night ecology tours.
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