AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSemiconductor Supply-Chain Push: South Korea will launch a 5 trillion won (about $3.52B) semiconductor fund for chip materials, parts, equipment and fabless firms, plus another 5 trillion won in trade financing for suppliers, and a 10-year 1 trillion won program to link big chipmakers with smaller partners—while seeking a “Mega Special Zone” law to speed permits, environmental reviews, and infrastructure for new chip hubs. AI-in-Cities Showcase: Seoul is gearing up for Smart Life Week 2026 (Oct. 6–8), a COEX expo meant to show “physical AI” in robots, transit, and city services—continuing Seoul’s push to turn automation into everyday infrastructure. Green Finance Pressure on BOK: A new study says the Bank of Korea’s collateral rules may favor high-carbon bonds over green ones, with green bonds facing higher haircuts, effectively tilting liquidity support away from climate-friendly finance. Heat & Health Lens: Coverage highlights how extreme heat is already stressing cities and public health, with Seoul facing record-level temperatures and warnings that pollution and heat can worsen health risks. Energy for AI Data Centers: With Seoul colocation vacancy near depleted levels (1.1%), power delivery is becoming the bottleneck; LS Electric and GS E&C are moving to develop DC power distribution tech tailored for AI data centers. Clean-Energy Research: Scientists at SNU and KAIST report new insights into how silver nanocatalysts behave in solid oxide cells—supporting better performance for electricity generation and hydrogen production.
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