AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoNorth Korea Missile Alert: Pyongyang fired at least one short-range ballistic missile toward the East Sea on Thursday, prompting Seoul to boost surveillance and coordinate with the U.S. and Japan ahead of upcoming joint drills. Japan–Korea Tensions: Japan lodged a strong protest after South Korea held navy drills near the disputed Dokdo/Takeshima islets, renewing its territorial claim. Semiconductor Shockwaves: SK Hynix shares plunged about 10% after weaker-than-expected guidance from major U.S. memory chipmakers triggered a broader selloff across global semiconductors. Seoul Accountability: The head of the Itaewon disaster investigation bureau was dismissed amid allegations of improper orders and workplace harassment. Tourism Uptick: Korea saw inbound visitors from Western markets rise 15% in the first half, with the U.S. and Europe driving the growth. Sports: Anmol Kharb exited the Korea Masters after a three-game loss, while Tanvi Sharma advanced to the women’s singles quarterfinals.
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