Offshore Wind Finance: Pacifico Energy Korea teamed up with Hana Bank and Hana Securities to line up financing for the 3.2 GW Jindo Offshore Wind Project Cluster, aiming to build a more stable funding model for Korea’s offshore wind buildout. Climate Diplomacy: South Korea and Peru held their first joint climate committee in Bonn to discuss Paris Agreement Article 6.2 cooperation and ways to scale international greenhouse gas reduction projects. Marine Nature Restoration: DP World launched its first global seagrass restoration initiative off Geoje Island, pushing habitat recovery as ocean warming pressures marine ecosystems. Biodiversity & Disease Control: Wild boar culls were ordered in Hungary after African swine fever hit domestic pigs, showing how wildlife management can become a fast, high-stakes tool during outbreaks. Clean Tech Materials: Researchers in South Korea recreated “sea silk” using pen shell fibers, reviving a historic golden textile while highlighting the value of coastal biodiversity. Energy Policy Watch: Bank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun-song signaled further rate hikes as inflation stays above target, a reminder that energy and climate transitions still have to navigate household cost pressures. Local Climate Cooperation: South Korea’s climate committee talks with Peru add momentum to international carbon-reduction partnerships.