AI & Energy Infrastructure: SK Telecom is teaming up with Nvidia to build a gigawatt-scale “AI cloud” in Korea, with the first AI-factory facility expected in 2027—aimed at powering GPU-heavy training and agentic AI for local industries. Clean Tech Markets: New global forecasts point to rapid growth in energy storage systems (projected to $329.1B by 2032) and electrolyzers for green hydrogen ($34.4B by 2032), driven by renewables buildout and decarbonization targets. Pollution & Cleanup: A separate market outlook highlights expanding environmental remediation demand for soil and groundwater restoration, as stricter rules and public concern push faster cleanup of contaminated sites. Seoul Local Action: Jongno District is rolling out eco-friendly “love bug” traps and habitat management to curb a seasonal surge of complaints, using naturally derived attractants instead of pesticides. Biodiversity & Climate Heritage: Reports say South Korea’s tidal flats are likely to gain UNESCO World Heritage status, adding momentum for protecting coastal ecosystems. Governance & Trade: Korea’s economic and trade cooperation agreement with Jordan has entered into force, explicitly including cooperation areas such as agriculture and the environment.