AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSemiconductor R&D Push: Samsung Electronics says it spent a record 27.3 trillion won ($19B) on R&D in H1 2026, up 51.5% year-on-year, and also set a fresh high for facility investment to back long-term chip and display growth. EV Manufacturing Expansion: Hyundai started mass production of the fully electric IONIQ 3 at its İzmit plant in Türkiye, marking the first time an international automaker has produced a fully electric passenger EV there; the plant will make 30,000 vehicles annually at launch. AI Textbook Legal Ruling: A Seoul court dismissed Chunjae Education’s suit over fees for AI-based digital textbooks, saying the ministry’s notice had lost legal effect, leaving the trial rollout framework in place. Drone Tariff Shock (US-South Korea angle): The US announced sweeping drone tariffs—up to 100% for the most sensitive systems—while South Korea is listed for a lower 15% rate if key tech originates in approved countries, raising pressure on supply chains. North Korea Drills Warning: Pyongyang warned it will respond with a “new level of deterrent” to upcoming US-South Korea drills, citing modern drone and cyber-focused training. Memory Market Momentum: KOSPI snapped back after a chip-led rebound, with SK hynix and Samsung rising as global investors chased renewed optimism in memory stocks.
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