AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoExtreme Weather in Seoul: South Korea’s record-breaking heatwave is still brutal, with Monday’s “severe heatwave warning” issued for Seoul under a new system as temperatures stayed dangerously high nationwide (Seoul 37.2°C, Daegu 40.9°C, Gwangyang 40.3°C). Authorities urged people to halt outdoor work and move to cooling shelters, after nearly 300 heat-related hospitalizations were reported over the weekend. Markets & Energy: Oil prices slid after Trump said a U.S. strike on Iran was called off and talks were “near,” helping lift futures, but South Korea’s KOSPI still fell sharply amid worries that AI spending may be losing momentum. Tech & Defense Mobility: Korean Air is partnering with Archer Aviation to adapt the Midnight eVTOL for South Korea’s military missions, aiming for faster deployment and runway-independent transport for roles like medevac and logistics. Local Industry Safety: HD Hyundai Heavy Industries faced its second fatal accident this month at its shipyard, prompting a partial work suspension and renewed safety training. Crypto & Business Governance: Bithumb formalized a three-phase plan to pursue an IPO in 2028, including internal control upgrades and a shift to IFRS.
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