AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSevere Heat Warning: Seoul and much of the capital area are under the highest-level “severe heatwave warning” as temperatures push near 40C again, with 2,025 heat-illness cases nationwide since May 15 and 16 deaths reported by the interior ministry. Health & Safety Response: Authorities say they’re expanding cooling shelters (about 4,000 sites), spraying water on roads, and urging residents to stay indoors, hydrate, and check on vulnerable neighbors. Heat’s Social Divide: Reports from affluent Gangnam and nearby informal settlements highlight how access to air conditioning is widening the gap between rich and poor during extreme heat. Tourism Boost: Foreign tourist spending in South Korea jumped 53.6% in the first half, driven by a rebound in Chinese visitors and fast growth in medical tourism, with spending rising across more districts beyond traditional hotspots. Education Spotlight: Korea’s “semiconductor Meister high schools” are getting international attention after a New York Times feature, with foreign visitors reportedly studying the model in rural Chungbuk. Tech & Markets: South Korea’s crypto tax plan is confirmed for January 1, 2027 at 22%, while global markets look steadier as oil eases and investors refocus on earnings.
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