AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMarkets & Chips: Seoul’s tech-led slide deepened as SK Hynix’s weak guidance and HBM4 shipment concerns dragged memory stocks, rattling KOSPI and sending shockwaves into global tech sentiment. Economic Outlook: South Korea lifted its 2026 growth forecast to 3% on a semiconductor “supercycle,” citing stronger exports and easing Middle East uncertainty. AI Access: South Korea is set to become the first G20 country to offer free AI access to all citizens, aiming to narrow a widening digital divide. Housing Policy: President Lee Jae Myung said he no longer owns a home; his Seongnam apartment sale is reportedly in the final stages. Defense & Industry: Bombardier Defense will supply Global 6500 aircraft for South Korea’s electronic warfare program, adding to an existing airborne early warning effort. Sejong/Local Governance: UN-backed tools are being shared via a Seoul-linked Urban SDG platform, including a lead service line replacement cost calculator to help cities plan safer drinking water upgrades. Global Risk: Oil prices jumped again as US-Iran tensions flared around the Strait of Hormuz, feeding rate-rise expectations and market volatility.
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