AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEntertainment & Culture: Kim Soo-hyun is back after a yearlong hiatus, returning as the face of Philippines retail brand Bench following earlier controversy and subsequent police findings that the allegations were fabricated. Sports: Son Heung-min has returned to LAFC and is expected to play in Saturday’s derby vs. LA Galaxy. Markets & Economy: South Korea’s KOSPI surged to near 7,300 as chip sentiment rebounded and U.S. inflation cooled; SK hynix and Samsung also jumped. The Bank of Korea’s expected rate hike could raise mortgage interest burdens by about $1.21 billion overall. Policy & Society: Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol says the government will keep consumer inflation below 3% and push won internationalization, while also planning a new national assets law. Local Life: CJ Logistics will deliver Seoul subway lost-and-found items directly to owners’ homes after identity verification. International: South Korea’s ambassador to the U.S. says the Coupang data-breach dispute is dragging on longer than expected.
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