AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAI Infrastructure Push: SK Telecom is selected for the EU Horizon Europe quantum cryptography program and plans a gigawatt-scale Nvidia-backed AI cloud in Korea, with the first “AI factory” expected in 2027. Semiconductor Momentum: South Korean stocks snapped back hard as chipmakers rallied globally, with KOSPI jumping over 8% and the exchange triggering buy-side sidecars after the rebound. Market Watch: Korea Investment & JPMorgan highlighted how AI is shifting from model building to real-world inference, pointing to opportunities across networking, computing, memory and power. Cybersecurity & Quantum: SKT’s Horizon Europe work targets quantum key distribution using photonic chips plus AI to cut size and deployment costs. Biotech & Health Tech: Researchers reported brain-stimulating contact lenses that reduced depression-like behavior in mice, hinting at non-invasive eye-based therapies. Bio & Sustainability: New reports project rapid growth for synthetic biology and bioplastics, reflecting continued investment in next-gen materials and engineered living systems. Geopolitics: China’s Xi returned from a rare Pyongyang visit pledging deeper China–North Korea cooperation, while US moves to label major Chinese tech firms as military supporters add pressure to tech supply chains.
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