AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoChip Shock: China’s CXMT claimed a breakthrough in server memory, triggering a sharp selloff in Samsung and SK Hynix shares and a 5.46% drop in the KOSPI. The claim is unverified, but it has renewed concerns about Korean chipmakers’ edge. Growth Outlook: The IMF raised South Korea’s 2026 growth forecast to 3.3%, citing AI-driven chip demand, while warning that reliance on the boom creates risks. The Bank of Korea says rates will stay restrictive as inflation remains above target. Power Investment: LS Electric won a $138.5 million U.S. power-equipment deal, as demand for electricity infrastructure grows alongside AI investment. Shipbuilding & Logistics: South Korea is launching a $1 billion drive to bring AI into shipyards. Its first commercial Arctic voyage to Europe also tests the prospects for regular services by 2030. Cybersecurity: CrowdStrike says an AI-assisted attacker likely targeted South Korean financial firms, with at least nine banks reported as targets since late September.
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