AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoG7 Diplomacy: G7 leaders opened summit talks in France on Ukraine and the Middle East as Zelenskyy joined discussions, with attention also on a tentative US-Iran ceasefire and the Strait of Hormuz. Hormuz Transit: South Korea began consultations with the US and Iran on safe navigation through the Strait after the preliminary deal, with officials weighing mine risks and security conditions for Korean vessels. Markets Watch: Seoul stocks climbed for a fourth straight session on ceasefire optimism; KOSPI rose to 8,726.60 as oil prices fell and investors tracked global risk sentiment. Central Bank Outlook: Despite easing oil fears, analysts say Bank of Korea rate-hike expectations remain largely unchanged because inflation risks could persist. AI & Chips in Seoul: Nvidia and major Korean firms signed deals tied to a state AI project and memory/data-center buildout, while questions linger about AI’s real-world costs and impact. Local Seoul Life: Seoul will run a hidden-camera YouTube series promoting tap water during World Cup viewing, and launched a “Citizen Safety Guardians” program enlisting delivery riders to spot hazards. Sports & Politics: Protesters agreed to let sports officials enter a ballot-counting gym, potentially ending a long standoff over June 3 ballot shortages.
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