AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoPresidential Approval: President Lee Jae-myung’s approval slid to a new low of 43.3% in a Realmeter poll, with the drop tied to property tax revisions, controversy over Criminal Procedure Act changes, and the lingering heat wave. Housing Politics: The ruling and opposition traded blame over Seoul’s housing supply crunch as the government pushes new measures, while lawmakers debate tax and lending rules that affect renters and newlyweds. Heat-Driven Costs: Economists warn Korea’s inflation rebound risk is rising as extreme heat lifts food prices, with spinach and cucumbers spiking and heat-related illness concerns growing. North Korea-Russia War Link: Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says 30,000–50,000 North Korean troops may be deployed to Russia, and he urges Seoul to help with air-defense support amid U.S. missile stockpile strain. Security & Military Tech: Marines tested FPV one-way attack drones, and South Korea also faces fresh regional friction as Japan protests Dokdo-linked surveys. Corporate Governance & Tech: The Korea Exchange expands governance consulting to 50 listed firms, while SK hynix labor talks stall over bonuses and a former employee’s trade-secret case heads to upheld prison.
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