AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAI Investment: South Korean AI cloud and data-center firm Elice fell 32% on its trading debut, despite an IPO more than 400 times oversubscribed. The plunge revived concerns about whether costly AI infrastructure can deliver lasting profits and added to a steep Seoul stock selloff. Semiconductors: Samsung is expanding its Pyeongtaek chip complex to meet AI demand, while the government and SK hynix are backing suppliers with 2 trillion won in loan guarantees. New memory designs from US and Chinese rivals are adding pressure to Korea’s chip leaders. Space: Korea plans to use its Nuri rocket to launch four military reconnaissance satellites in 2031, with twice-yearly rocket launches planned from 2030. Autonomous Mobility: Hyundai Motor and Kia are preparing Level 4 autonomous truck trials on a 400-kilometer route; Seoul also plans to start its first driverless night bus service. Robotics: KAIST researchers demonstrated a humanoid robot that can move objects weighing up to 77 pounds while walking, without external cameras.
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