AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEconomy Watch: The Bank of Korea lifted South Korea’s 2026 growth forecast to 2.6% from 2.0%, pointing to strong semiconductor exports and a chip boom that could keep wages and investment moving. Markets & Risk: KOSPI slipped back below the 8,200 highs as renewed US-Iran tensions pushed oil higher and revived risk-off sentiment. Financial Security: The Financial Services Commission will expand rules so banks can faster freeze accounts tied to newer scam types beyond voice phishing, building on ASAP anti-phishing suspensions. Foreign Policy: Seoul says an Iran-linked Noor-series anti-ship missile likely hit the HMM Namu vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, and it has summoned Iran’s ambassador. Trade & Industry: India and South Korea are setting up CEPA upgrade sub-groups on digital trade and supply chains, while the EU pushes protectionist measures that Seoul is challenging. Tech & Business: Samsung affiliates agreed to buy a stake in Dunamu, and Hyundai Mobis is accelerating mobility software via open-source releases. Culture & Exports: Korea’s K-culture export target for 2030 jumps to $110B, now counting tourism, food, beauty, and fashion.
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