Climate & Health: Seoul’s mosquito surge is back after the extreme heat lull, with September now the worst month for bites as traps hit the highest daily counts in more than a month, raising public-health pressure. Marine Ecosystems: Scientists are studying “slumping” South Korean corals that worry divers, adding to the growing picture of climate stress on local marine life. Energy Security: KEPCO will run ELECCON 2026, a live cyber defense drill for the power sector in November, testing how humans and AI respond to attacks on critical infrastructure. Green Cities & Transport: Hanoi and Seoul agreed to deepen cooperation on smart city building, green urban development, and upgrading river areas and public spaces, with AI and digital transformation central to the plan. Sustainable Shipping: HMM signed a 25-year iron ore shipping deal with Vale, using next-gen Newcastlemax bulkers with tri-fuel options plus rotor sails and being ammonia/LNG ready—aimed at cleaner long-haul operations. Biodiversity & Wildlife: Otter sightings in the Han River are rising, with local reports noting a near-doubling of the population, a hopeful sign for urban nature. Regional Climate Risk: Nepal marked a national day of mourning after glacial floods, with rescue efforts continuing for missing hydropower workers—another reminder of how climate hazards ripple across borders.