Inter-Korean Heritage & Wildlife: A new report revisits North Korea’s Pungsan-gae, framing the native hunting dog as a living piece of Korean natural heritage and a reminder of how wildlife stories cross borders. Seoul Culture & Nature: The Japanese Embassy in Seoul hosted an ikebana exhibition celebrating harmony with nature through seasonal flower arrangements, using traditional botanic art as a bridge between people. Seoul Urban Planning: Seoul unveiled a master plan to reshape Yeouido Park into a cultural hub, spotlighting how public green space can be redesigned for community life. Fake News & Public Trust: Korea’s tightening anti-deepfake and misinformation rules are examined as a democracy safeguard—while raising concerns about chilling effects on debate. Energy & Industry (Korea-linked): SK Group’s mega plan puts major money into AI data centers and a new chip cluster, tying power demand and semiconductor supply to the next wave of Korea’s growth. Marine & Pollution Risk: Reports warn of illegal Chinese fishing fleets in the Pacific, citing heavy impacts on marine ecosystems and pollution from plastics and fuel.