AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDigital Inclusion: South Korea is pushing “digital survival” training for seniors as the grey digital divide widens, with older residents still struggling to use apps for taxis and online services. AI & Markets: Global AI stocks slid after major industry voices urged a slowdown for safety, while oil and rate fears kept pressure on tech and semiconductor names. Auto Legal Battle: Insurers won a key U.S. appeal allowing class action claims against Kia and Hyundai over theft losses tied to “Kia Boyz.” Power Tech: LS ELECTRIC and KEPCO will co-develop grid-forming power electronics for distribution networks, targeting stability as renewables expand. Energy Security: Seoul is reviewing emergency measures with refiners amid Red Sea disruptions, including freight subsidies and monitoring crude supply routes. Housing Policy: Democratic lawmakers are shifting toward faster housing supply, arguing regulation-first approaches are stalling redevelopment. Tourism Retail: Myeong-dong remains a top foreign-shopping hub, with Jung-gu capturing nearly a quarter of foreign-card spending. Labor Watch: LS Cable & System’s union plans strike-warning rallies at two plants over pay expansion. Crypto Tax: South Korean investors are again seeking a delay to the 22% crypto tax.
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