AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSemiconductor Shock: South Korea’s chip selloff deepened as SK Hynix and Samsung dragged KOSPI and global tech sentiment, with investors fretting over AI memory demand and HBM4 shipment timing—raising “Is Micron next?” questions. AI Boom, Policy Push: The government revised 2026 growth to 3% on a semiconductor supercycle, while lawmakers floated easing chipmakers’ fundraising rules and the state moved to expand public AI access for all citizens. Markets vs. Middle East: Renewed US-Iran tensions and Strait of Hormuz disruption sent oil higher and pressured stocks, with Seoul-linked risk sentiment spilling into Wall Street and crypto. Housing Signal: President Lee Jae Myung said he no longer owns a home, with his Seongnam apartment sale reportedly in final stages as the administration tries to cool prices. Defense & Industry: Bombardier will supply Global 6500 jets for South Korea’s electronic warfare program, and the country also signaled more nuclear planning to meet AI-driven demand. Royal Visit: Princess Anne met President Lee at Cheong Wa Dae and visited the Korean War memorial in Busan, marking the Imjin River anniversary. Labor & Tech Replacement: Hyundai workers began a partial strike over humanoid replacement concerns, adding to the week’s wider anxiety about automation.
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