AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoInter-Korean Health Prep: South Korea says it’s ready to provide medical equipment to North Korea if asked, citing UN approval and a sanctions exemption for 166 types of gear for a Pyongyang hospital. Youth Safety Alarm: Schoolchildren suicides hit a record high in 2025, up 65% from 2020, with Seoul and Busan among the biggest increases. Football Focus: South Korea’s interim coach Robert Moreno denied using ChatGPT to prepare, naming Son Heung-min for four home friendlies as he tries to restore confidence after a World Cup fallout. Asian Games Housing Backlash: South Korean officials complain Asian Games accommodations are “worst ever,” with beds too short and leaking huts, as athletes push for better conditions. Sports Diplomacy & Trade: Kazakhstan and South Korea pledged deeper industrial cooperation via 51 joint projects and discussed Alatau City energy and R&D plans. AI Shockwaves on Markets: Calls to slow AI development and a jump in oil prices pushed global tech stocks down, dragging South Korea’s chip-heavy market. Tourism & Spending: Seoul’s Jung-gu (Myeong-dong) captured a larger share of foreign-card shopping spend in Q2 2026 as visitor numbers rose.
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