AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCrypto Tax Deadline: South Korea confirmed its long-delayed crypto tax will finally start on Jan. 1, 2027, with gains above KRW 2.5 million taxed at 20% (rising to 22% with local taxes), after three postponements tied to reporting and readiness gaps. Markets & Chips: Despite Samsung’s record Q2 profit, the KOSPI slid for a third straight day, showing how investors are still spooked by AI spending and semiconductor valuations; SK hynix shares jumped on supply-tightness warnings, lifting memory peers. Inter-Korean Border Incident: Residents near the DMZ were briefly evacuated after a US Marine drone was detected during joint exercises; the military said it was being assessed and whether it entered restricted airspace remains under review. UNESCO in Busan: The World Heritage Committee in Busan added 25 new sites and discussed conservation risks, including placing some properties on the Danger list. WYD 2027 Prep: Organizers set Aug. 3 for the official World Youth Day theme song release and a tree-planting campaign kickoff. K-pop & Grammys: BTS said it will skip the 2027 Grammys after the Recording Academy added an Asian pop category. Payments Push: KSNET signed an MOU with the Solana Foundation to bring Solana Pay to 330,000 South Korean merchants.
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