AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMarkets & Investment: South Korea is extending stock trading hours, letting most shares trade until 8 p.m. from Monday, a bid to draw more global investors and test whether after-hours liquidity can hold. US Deal Talks: Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan says Seoul is close to finalizing details of a proposed US$350 billion investment commitment to the U.S., with a US$200 billion strategic-investment ceiling already agreed, but “differences” remain to be settled this week via video talks. Investor-State Ruling: An ICSID ad hoc committee rejected a Chinese investor’s annulment bid in a 264.1 billion won dispute, reaffirming that investments made in violation of domestic law won’t be protected under ISDS. Labor Policy: A survey finds 8 in 10 workers back a plan to presume freelancers and platform workers as employees, shifting the burden of proof to companies. Gender Politics: Yong Hye-in withdrew her nomination for gender equality minister after ruling-party pressure, ending a two-week confirmation fight. Local Oversight: Gangnam District begins intensive inspections of 158 fee-charging job placement agencies through Nov. 27. Education: Applications to regional national universities outside Seoul rose 12.6% in early admissions for 2027, as tuition and housing costs push students outward.
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