AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSemiconductor Mega-Fund: South Korea will create a “Future Response Fund” funded by excess AI chip tax revenue to back long-term public projects and reduce inequality, as the government pushes an $880bn AI/semiconductor drive. Nasdaq Push: SK hynix is set to launch a roughly $28bn Nasdaq listing to fund new fabrication plants and advanced equipment, underscoring how memory demand is reshaping Korea’s industrial spending. Market Watch: Seoul stocks slid as foreigners sold ahead of major Q2 earnings, with investors watching whether the AI-led rally can hold; meanwhile, the won began 24-hour trading, a milestone aimed at boosting global market access. Labor Tension at Samsung: Samsung non-chip division workers plan a July 16 rally over bonus gaps versus chip workers after a chip-led wage deal. Crypto Rules: South Korea’s Supreme Court proposes standardized procedures for seizing and liquidating crypto in civil cases, with an October 2026 target. Trade Friction: Seoul is pushing back against US claims of discriminatory pressure on American firms tied to Coupang, as Washington ramps up scrutiny. Energy & Shipping: Oil slipped after OPEC+ signaled more August output, while Hormuz disruption risk continues to ripple through tanker flows. Robotics in Sports: Hyundai’s Boston Dynamics Atlas wowed crowds at the World Cup with football-style moves, highlighting Korea’s push into humanoid robotics.
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