AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoEducation Reform: South Korea will ban private academies from running placement tests for preschoolers starting Oct. 1, including written, oral, practical and interview evaluations, with only limited diagnostic checks allowed after enrollment and with parental consent. Housing & Urban Living: Seoul’s Yangcheon District cleared integrated rebuilding reviews for Mokdong Complexes 9 and 13, paving the way for 7,810 new apartment units. Fairer Venture Investing: The government will restrict venture capital “early recovery” demands and curb unfair refixing clauses tied to failed IPOs, aiming to protect startups and improve contract fairness. Sports & Culture: Six top women’s tennis players will come to Incheon for a Hyundai Card/NAVER event Dec. 25–27, with tickets sold via NAVER Plus and Hyundai Card holders. Esports Ecosystem: Yulchon and the Seoul Esports Association signed an MOU to strengthen legal support and help esports grow as a cultural industry. Tech & Retirement Access: Korea Investment & Securities launches a “Pension Station” pop-up tour to help office workers check retirement readiness on the go. K-Drama Mood Shift: A roundup highlights how darker, revenge-leaning Korean dramas are dominating global streaming queues.
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