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A new hub of the circular economy established in Pohang, converting tens of thousands of waste batteries into key minerals annually

The Baekdudaegan, Damaged by Military Facilities in the 1970s, Witnessed a Miracle of Ecological Circulation Led by the Willow

In front of our closets, we often hesitate. Trends are fast, and clothes are abundant, yet we feel we have nothing to wear. In this contradictory landscape of the fast fashion era, our oldest garment, the hanbok, is emerging as a new alternative.

The 2025 Andong International Mask Dance Festival will be held from September 26 to October 5 in the area around Andong Station, the old downtown, Mask Dance Park, and Hahoe Village. This year's theme is "When the Mask Dances, You Meet Another Face." Domestic and international performances, competitions, parades, and experience programs will fill the city for ten days.

At the beginning of autumn, Seongsu transforms a factory-like space into a stage for the present form of tradition. The Today Traditional Festival, held from September 25 to 28 at Seongsu S Factory Building D, is a lifestyle-oriented traditional festival that weaves together exhibitions, performances, lectures, experiences, and markets. Admission is free, but some programs require advance reservation.

The Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. Over the past three years, the festival has faced a triple whammy of pandemic aftermath, internal conflicts, and budget cuts. However, during this process, it has worked to restore its relationship with the audience and redefine the festival's intrinsic value, preparing for a new leap forward. BIFF in 2025 is not merely a declaration of revival but a year to test a new identity.

Gangneung is facing water shortages again. Sokcho and Donghae are no different. Despite abundant rain and snow, there is a lack of water for daily use. In the era of climate crisis, the water issues in the Yeongdong region cannot be solved merely by expanding dams and pipelines.

Tarutino Steppe in Ukraine, Restoring Ecology and Dignity through Rewilding

Uljin, which suffered the worst wildfire damage in 2022, has once again received global recognition after three years. Recently, at the '2nd World Restoration Conference' held in Italy, it was selected as one of the top 10 outstanding cases, proving once again to be a global model for sustainable recovery.

The UN Global Plastic Agreement (INC-5.2) held in Geneva in August 2025 did not reach the final text adoption. This breakdown is read as a signal to change the game. Even if the treaty is stalled, city procurement and corporate buying guides are creating norms ahead, and Korea must prepare a slow but strong agreement with virgin absolute reduction, reuse standards, and toxic transparency.