AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUNESCO in Busan: South Korea is hosting the UNESCO World Heritage Committee for the first time, with about 3,000 delegates expected for the 10-day session as President Lee Jae Myung pledged to protect global heritage and promote peace. Crypto crackdown: South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service has started formal sanctions proceedings against Dunamu, operator of Upbit, over a major wallet breach in November 2025, though the law’s lack of clear hacking penalties leaves outcomes uncertain. Won internationalization: Seoul plans an offshore won settlement system and eased FX rules so foreigners can trade and settle won-denominated assets overseas without Korean bank accounts. Samsung next move: Samsung is set to unveil foldables and smart glasses at Galaxy Unpacked in London, with a possible “Ultra” foldable model and AI-focused smart-glass features. Market watch: Samsung’s brand value hit $97.4b this year, while investors keep tracking Korea’s AI-chip-driven stock swings. Weather: Monsoon rain is expected to return across much of the country this week, with Seoul and surrounding areas facing heavy downpours and flood risk. Politics & health: Abortion legislation is back in the spotlight after President Lee urged review of mifepristone access, seven years after the abortion ban was struck down.
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