AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBorder Tensions: North Korea says anti-South propaganda loudspeakers will be ready along the border within days. Seoul urged talks to prevent clashes and is weighing a response. Rates and Prices: The Bank of Korea held its key rate at 3% after two hikes, as September inflation remained at 2.9% and housing costs stayed in focus. Student Welfare: Student suicides rose 26% from 2022 to 2025, reaching 244 last year. Lawmakers say many schools lack specialist counsellors and call for better support. Cybersecurity: A breach of Yonsei University’s online portal exposed personal details of about 10,000 students, former students and faculty; the university says the number may grow. Tourism: South Korea welcomed 17.11 million foreign visitors in the first nine months, with visitor card spending up nearly 48% year on year. Business Climate: New business launches fell for a fifth straight year in 2025, to 908,000, while the startup birth rate hit a record low.
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