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AI & Jobs: New data shows young Koreans are taking the biggest hit as AI-exposed sectors shed roles—employment for ages 15-29 fell by 191,000 in July, with the information/communications sector down 74,517 and professional services down 23,640. US Trade Pressure: Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan heads to Washington as Seoul faces rising U.S. tariff pressure under Section 301 probes, with tariffs potentially capped at 15% under last year’s deal. Trade Diplomacy Shake-up: Questions are growing after President Lee Jae-myung abruptly dismissed top trade negotiator Yeo Han-koo amid unresolved U.S. issues. Cybersecurity: State-backed hacking from North Korea, China and Russia rose 7.5% in the first half of 2026, with North Korea accounting for 99 incidents and targeting South Korea most. Semiconductor Market Mood: KOSPI is reclaiming leadership from KOSDAQ as chip stocks rebound and foreign investors return. AI Infrastructure Buildout: Korean builders are doubling down on AI data centers, chasing a global power-and-spend surge. Housing Costs: Presale prices in Gyeonggi are climbing fast, adding pressure on buyers in the Seoul metro area. Bank Pay: Korea’s big banks raised employee pay sharply—average first-half compensation hit 71.5 million won, outpacing Samsung in the same period. Manufacturing Expansion: LG Electronics started operations of a new refrigerator plant in Brazil’s Parana, aiming to boost local output and exports.

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