AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBTS Mania: BTS says it pulled in 840,000 fans across 15 sold-out shows on its North America “Arirang” tour, with extra dates added in Tampa, Stanford and Las Vegas; the next stops are June 12-13 in Busan. Markets Watch: South Korea’s Kospi hit a record close of 8,476.15 on May 29 and is up nearly 28% in May, but gains are concentrated in a narrow set of AI-linked semiconductor and power stocks. Rail Recovery: After the Seosomun overpass collapse, Korail says rail services are resuming step-by-step, with full normalization expected Sunday. US-ROK Friction: Seoul and Washington are in talks after a US Forces Korea commander called South Korea “the dagger in the heart of Asia,” drawing China’s sharp backlash. Defense Pressure: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged Asian allies to raise defense spending to counter China’s military buildup at Singapore’s Shangri-La Dialogue. Local Life: Pet-friendly hotels in Korea are selling out during May holidays as pet ownership keeps rising.
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