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Urban Overcrowding: New government land-use stats show 92.1% of South Koreans live in cities that occupy just 16.7% of the country, with green zones making up 70.8% of urban land—an environmental pressure point for Seoul and beyond. Heat-Resilience Planning: With extreme heat driving street heat illness, Seoul is pushing shaded walking routes and a citywide “right to walk in shade” plan from 2028. Yongsan Park Housing vs Nature: The central government is weighing housing on Yongsan Park, but cleanup and redevelopment could take 4–5 years, while Seoul argues the area is the city’s last big green space. Heritage Delays: A relic preservation review for Sewoon District 4 was deferred again, threatening timelines for a major high-rise redevelopment near Jongmyo. Carbon Data Burden: A survey finds exporters are scrambling to manage carbon emissions data mostly in-house, with calls for a shared platform as buyers demand reporting. Marine & Energy Tech: Taihan Cable and Panstar Robotics plan to localize subsea cable-burial robots for Korea’s harsh west-coast conditions, supporting offshore wind and HVDC projects. Wildlife Protection: Seoul bans cicada nymph collection at Yeouido park, while separate reports highlight ongoing wildlife smuggling crackdowns. Robotics in Seoul: LG CNS is deploying a four-legged security robot at a Gangnam luxury complex, bringing physical AI into residential spaces.

Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.

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