DMZ Mine Blast Probe: South Korea and the UN Command conducted route surveys ahead of an on-site investigation into a suspected land mine blast that injured two soldiers, as criticism grows over delays and concerns about lost evidence. North Korea POW Transfer: Seoul and Kyiv are in a public spat after Zelensky mentioned the transfer of two North Korean POWs to South Korea at the UN, with Seoul saying it was confidential while Ukraine denies any agreement. Privacy vs. Targeted Ads: A legal analysis flags privacy risks from Meta’s move toward person-specific ad targeting under South Korea’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, noting stricter exclusions in some regions. Arctic Mining Review: The Trump administration begins a 30-month environmental review for an open-pit copper-zinc mine tied to Alaska’s Ambler Road, spotlighting major environmental stakes. Biodiversity at Home: LG Uplus and the LG Evergreen Foundation created a biodiversity garden in Hwadam Forest, planting 120 species and using sensors to track soil and facility conditions. Workplace Safety for Migrants: Data show 463 migrant worker deaths over five years, with about 80% at small workplaces, pushing calls for stronger safety oversight. Education Funding Push: Korea’s planned Future Response Fund aims to finally channel money into early childhood care and education, targeting long-stalled integration with preschool systems.