AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAI & Semiconductors: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang landed in Seoul and signaled “surprises,” pitching Korea as the next R&D and robotics testbed while meeting Samsung, SK, Hyundai, LG and Naver; the visit also underscores how the AI memory boom is reshaping Korea’s industrial stack. Chip Supply Chain: Air Liquide won a nearly €200m long-term deal to build and run a nitrogen unit for SK hynix’s new HBM packaging/testing fab in Cheongju, aiming for late-2027 output. Display Manufacturing: Samsung Display is building a pilot Micro LED smartwatch display line at its Asan campus, with mass-production investment under consideration for next year. Markets & FX: KOSPI slid nearly 4% as AI-linked profit-taking hit tech shares, while the government said it’s taking “extra vigilance” over won-dollar volatility. Energy Security: KOGAS said LNG import diversification is cutting Middle East dependence, with Canada-linked supply helping push the share below 18% this year. Trade & Diplomacy: South Korea and Canada expanded cooperation on energy, critical minerals and strategic industries, targeting major economic impact. Industrial Finance: Banks and fintech firms discussed partnerships for potential won-backed stablecoins, including KB-Kookmin and Toss. Regional Geopolitics: China announced Xi Jinping will visit North Korea June 8-9, the first trip in seven years, as Beijing seeks to reassert influence.
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