AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHeatwave Response: Seoul issued its first-ever severe heat warning as temperatures hit record highs, with 18 more heat-related illness cases reported Monday and about 4,000 cooling-shelter locations activated, while the interior ministry urged residents to stay indoors, hydrate, and check on vulnerable family members. Prosecutorial Reform Clash: The government’s push to strip prosecutors of investigative power is sparking political friction, with lawmakers and parties trading accusations over how “judicial normalization” should proceed. Defense & Security Oversight: South Korea relieved the 1st Corps commander after security lapses tied to DMZ weapons handling and a near shootdown involving a U.S. Marine drone, renewing scrutiny of readiness and command discipline. Territorial Diplomacy: Seoul lodged a strong protest against Japan after Tokyo reaffirmed its Dokdo claim in its defense white paper, demanding immediate withdrawal. Crypto Policy: The Ministry of Economy and Finance confirmed South Korea’s 22% crypto gains tax won’t be delayed, keeping January 1, 2027 as the start date. Trade Strategy: Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan said Korea will review joining CPTPP to diversify export markets, including ASEAN and Mexico, while consulting agriculture and fisheries stakeholders. AI & Industry: Korea is moving to power an AI boom with clean energy and is also expanding AI-RAN pilots, with Ericsson named as a key partner in the government-backed initiative.
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