MongoDB announced on October 14, 2025, that it is taking direct ownership of the Spring Session MongoDB integration, which will now be maintained as a dedicated open-source project under the Apache 2.0 license. This move is part of a broader initiative by the Spring team to have partners manage their specific datastore integrations. By taking control of the integration, MongoDB aims to provide enhanced investment and long-term support for Spring developers who utilize MongoDB for managing user sessions in distributed, cloud-native environments. This transition is expected to strengthen the collaboration between the MongoDB and Spring communities. On the same day, it was also announced that Jang Jung-wook has been appointed as the new head of MongoDB's Korean branch to support the modernization of databases for domestic customers.