AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoNorth Korea Nuclear Expansion: Kim Jong-un opened a new uranium enrichment plant and ordered an “exponential” boost to weapons-grade material production, with South Korea saying it’s coordinating with Washington to monitor activity. Semiconductor Supply Chain: LG Innotek will build a large semiconductor substrate plant in Hai Phong, Vietnam, targeting advanced package solutions and scaling mass production by 2027. AI Hardware Push: Reuters reports LG Group will adopt 10,000 Nvidia GPUs for AI training tied to an LG AI research center and a humanoid robot project. Physical AI in Seoul: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang returns to South Korea for meetings with memory and robotics leaders, plus gaming and media appearances, underscoring Korea’s role as a testbed for physical AI. Drone Industry Funding: The government plans 2 trillion won in public drone demand over five years to help small firms compete globally. Local Politics & Education: The ruling party won most local races but failed to flip Seoul; progressive candidates also dominated education superintendent elections. Trade Shock: The U.S. proposed new forced-labor tariffs on 60 partners, with higher rates for countries including South Korea.
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