AGP Executive Report
Last update: 42 minutes agoAerospace & Defense: Korean Air and Archer Aviation agreed to modify Archer’s Midnight eVTOL for South Korea’s military missions, with Korean Air leading the military modifications and Archer handling technical support and airworthiness certification—aimed at faster troop transport, cargo delivery, medevac, and search-and-rescue. Housing Finance: South Korea is weighing higher public guarantees for real estate project financing, with Korea Housing Finance Corporation’s PF ceiling potentially lifted from 6 trillion won to over 8 trillion won to unblock housing supply. Energy Security: The IEA says 115+ countries have adopted measures to blunt the Iran-war and Strait of Hormuz disruption, including fuel-saving steps, price supports, and longer-term efficiency and electrification policies—Japan and Korea among those using caps and subsidies. AI Infrastructure: SK Telecom reported Q2 AI data center revenue up 92.5% to $95.7M as it pushes SK Hyper’s plan for up to 15GW of capacity. Logistics & Trade: DHL posted strong results, with operating profit up 30% on heavier air shipments and profit-padding surcharges amid capacity constraints. Climate Shock: South Korea’s heatwave hit a new emergency level, with the KBO canceling pro games after heat illness and a spectator cardiac arrest, as deaths rose to 19.
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