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Semiconductor Momentum: KDI lifted South Korea’s 2026 growth outlook to 3.2% (from 2.5%) and 2027 to 2.2% (from 1.7%), pointing to stronger global AI investment and memory chip demand, with exports and facilities investment also revised up. AI Hardware Push: Seoul National University and the University of Seoul reported a programmable photonic chip concept that can dynamically control light pulse travel delays, aiming to support faster optical computing and high-speed communications. Battery Pivot for Data Centers: LG Energy Solution is shifting North American output toward energy storage systems (ESS), with five of eight factories expected to make ESS cells by end-2026 as AI data centers drive power demand. EV Supply Chain Spotlight: Hankook Tire will showcase its EV-exclusive iON lineup at Demo Days Bay Area, including ride-and-drive tests on Lucid Gravity and Hyundai IONIQ 9. Defense Industry Watch: Hanwha Defense USA won a $100m U.S. Army deal for K9 mobile howitzer prototypes under the Mobile Tactical Cannon program, with prototype deliveries starting this phase. Shipping & Trade Routes: South Korea’s PanStar plans a container voyage to Europe via the Arctic Northern Sea Route, testing commercial viability as sea ice conditions improve. Capital Markets Mood: SK Hynix’s large buyback/cancellation plan continues to draw investor attention after a sharp stock selloff, with emerging-markets fund managers saying shareholder returns may steady volatility. Demographics & Risk Pricing: A new analysis suggests global fertility may already be below replacement, with investors increasingly repricing demographic risk into tech and robotics models.

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