Mobility Materials: LG Chem signed an MOU with Volkswagen to co-develop next-generation, eco-friendly automotive plastics and composites, including wider use of post-consumer recycled (PCR) materials across VW brands. Public Health: Seoul’s health institute found Legionella in 11.1% of samples from public facilities (bathhouses/jjimjilbangs, hospitals, stores), prompting cleanup orders and retesting. Energy Transition Debate: A new analysis says Korea’s energy import dependence stays above 90% and hydrogen support is lagging, even as Middle East-linked oil price caps strain public finances. Population & Family Policy: At Seoul’s Global Family Forum, experts argued that low birthrate solutions must go beyond cash—shifting social and cultural conditions for marriage and childbearing. Education & Talent: University of Seoul and the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee agreed on an engineering dual-degree program. Digital Safety for Kids: Australia’s UNGA push helped spur more countries to consider age limits on social media for children. Local Circular Economy: A look at South Korea’s food-waste recycling shows how Seoul’s systems helped drive today’s very high recycling rate, while quality concerns remain.