AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoNATO & Security: South Korea’s President Lee and Ukraine’s Zelenskyy agreed in Ankara that two North Korean POWs captured in Ukraine will be handled on humanitarian grounds while respecting their wishes, with Seoul saying the plan follows international law. Nuclear Cooperation: The U.S., Japan and South Korea signed a memorandum to speed up small modular reactor deployments in third countries, starting with the Indo-Pacific. Military Tech: Seoul introduced national standards for military drones, setting common testing and classification rules for drones up to 25kg. Markets & Chips: KOSPI slid 5.35% as AI-related chip worries hit sentiment; HSBC cut its “overweight” view on EM equities, warning renewed concerns about AI spending could weigh on Asia. Economy Watch: KDI said the economy is on a modest recovery track as chip exports offset softer manufacturing. Culture & Hallyu: A Filipino student at Sungshin Women’s University is set to become the first in Korea to earn a master’s degree specifically in K-culture, studying K-pop ticket pricing and fan behavior. Travel Policy: South Korea’s digital nomad “workation” visa (F-1-D) launched with eased eligibility and longer stays.
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