AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoNorth Korea Missile Tests: North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward the East Sea, flying over 700 km, marking a second launch in less than a week as Seoul and Washington prepare for the Ulchi Freedom Shield drills. Defense Modernization: South Korea approved a 3.43-trillion-won K2 tank upgrade to counter drones and anti-tank threats, adding active protection and drone jamming. Semiconductor Power Deal: Seoul formalized power-supply timelines for chip megaclusters, setting electricity targets for Honam by 2029 and Yongin by 2041. Finance & Industry Deals: TPG Capital agreed to buy 61.2% of Lotte Rental for $925 million, while GM plans to sell half of its battery joint venture to Samsung SDI in a $3.5 billion move. Markets & Tech Stocks: Samsung shares jumped 6.68% as AI-driven chip demand lifted Kospi for a third straight session. Sports & Culture: South Korea’s football association apologized over allegations of payments for “sexual entertainment” for foreign referees. Legal & History: South Korea’s top court upheld forced-labor compensation against Nippon Steel.
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