AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPublic Health: South Korea issued a nationwide malaria alert after detecting Plasmodium vivax genetic material in mosquitoes in Paju and Yeoncheon, warning bite risk could rise even as domestic cases remain down year-on-year. Defense Reform: President Lee Jae Myung ordered rapid “smart” military reforms, pushing selective conscription and a shift toward advanced equipment as low birth rates strain manpower. Military Modernization: Seoul plans a $2.4 billion upgrade of K2 Black Panther tanks with active protection, electronic jammers, and remote weapons to counter North Korean drone and anti-tank threats. North Korea Tensions: With US-ROK drills and missile activity in the background, analysts say Pyongyang is using the pressure cycle to deepen ties with Russia and China while criticizing Seoul’s nuclear submarine push. K-pop & Entertainment: TWICE’s Chaeyoung announced her departure from JYP after 14 years, while BTS’ V revealed partial hearing loss and ongoing treatment. Legal/Health Scandals: Police widened an investigation into alleged unlicensed medical practices targeting celebrities, and a forensic probe in another case pointed to an excessive local anesthetic dose in a fatal dental implant surgery. Tech/Industry: Seoul’s chip push continues, while foreign investors’ moves and market volatility remain tied to AI expectations and regulation changes.
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