AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMarkets Surge: South Korea’s KOSPI jumped about 2.6% to a fresh all-time high, closing above 7,800 as AI-linked chip optimism kept buyers in control. AI Dividend Debate: The presidential office floated a nationwide “AI dividend,” with policy chief Kim Yong-beom arguing AI wealth shouldn’t stay locked in a few firms. US-China Summit Prep: President Lee met US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and China’s He Lifeng in Seoul to fine-tune agenda items ahead of Trump-Xi talks, while Trump heads to Beijing pushing Xi to “open up” China for business. Hormuz Caution: Seoul is reviewing phased support for a US-led Strait of Hormuz security effort after a ship attack, stopping short of committing troops. Weather Shift: Korea adds an “extreme heat emergency” alert from June 1 as heat risks become more frequent. Culture Spotlight: Cannes opens with AI and Hollywood absence dominating the conversation, while South Korea’s Park Chan-wook sits on the jury.
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