AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMarkets: Seoul shares opened lower as IT stocks dragged, despite a recent rebound in regional chip shares. Delivery Apps: South Korea’s antitrust watchdog proposed record fines of 631.9 billion won against Baemin and Coupang Eats, accusing them of forcing restaurants to match terms offered on rival platforms. Firefighter Safety: President Lee Jae Myung promised more firefighters, stronger safety systems and stable funding after a series of on-duty deaths. AI Chips: Nvidia, SK Telecom and Rebellions will link Korean-designed AI processors with Nvidia’s data-center platform, aiming to build domestic AI infrastructure. Trade: South Korea shipped its first fresh persimmons to China after 17 years of quarantine talks, opening a major new market for growers. Defense: The government has cleared the way to start its nuclear-powered submarine project in 2027, advancing plans to build the first vessel by the mid-2030s.
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