AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSemiconductor Push: Seoul plans a 5 trillion won ($3.5b) chip fund to back materials, parts, equipment and outsourcing firms, aiming to spread benefits beyond big makers as AI and semiconductor “megaprojects” roll out. North Korea Missile Tensions: Pyongyang fired a ballistic missile toward the East Sea, flying about 700 km and landing outside Japan’s EEZ, as Seoul and Washington prepare Ulchi Freedom Shield drills starting Aug. 17. Market Mood: South Korean stocks extended gains Wednesday morning, led by a chip rally; the KOSPI rose to 6,576.99 with Samsung and SK hynix up sharply. Cross-Border Business: JD.com set up a South Korea entity to directly buy Korean consumer goods for China sales, with deals totaling $1.5m. Telecom Watch: KT’s Q2 net profit fell 34.5% after government fines tied to a major data breach, though its AI/cloud business grew. Labor Politics: A ruling party leadership candidate said the 52-hour workweek cap should stay even for chip “mega special zones,” arguing for hiring more workers instead of extending hours. Aviation Deal: Asiana shareholders approved its merger with Korean Air, clearing the way for a Dec. 17 launch of the combined carrier.
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