Workplace Safety: Hanwha Aerospace launched an independent safety committee with 11 external experts after a fatal Daejeon factory fire killed five people, with major new safety spending planned. Climate & Oceans: A Philanthropy Asia Summit panel flagged how ocean-climate funding is still tiny compared with the ocean’s role in offshore wind, cleaner shipping, blue carbon, and coastal resilience. Energy Shock: An analysis warns the US-Iran conflict could keep disrupting global energy, shipping, fertilizer and food systems for months or even years, with major institutions expecting knock-on effects into 2027. Nature Science: South Korea-linked research helped resolve a dark-energy controversy, defending the idea that the universe’s expansion is still accelerating. Tech & Health: Samsung rolled out a Galaxy Watch app update adding new health dashboards and heart metrics, with deeper features set for the next watch model. Cybersecurity: A report highlights how transnational cybercrime hubs are expanding in Southeast Asia, stressing the need for stronger cybersecurity and safer online economies. Local Community & Inclusion: The Seoul Queer Parade continues growing into a broader diversity platform, with booths and participants beyond LGBTQ+ groups. Tourism Promotion: Guam pitched itself as a “Wellness Island” to Korean travelers at Seoul’s International Travel Fair.