Lisa Su's First Visit to Korea: 'Surprise Announcement' Teased [1-Minute Brief]

[At a Glance]
① [Market] AMD CEO Lisa Su to Make 'Surprise Announcement' on First Visit to Korea
② [Commodities] Naphtha Market Shaken... Petrochemical Industry Turns to Shale Gas Ethane
③ [Defense] Defense and Shipbuilding Stocks... 'Orders and Margins' Surge Amid Middle East Saturation

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■ [Exclusive] AMD CEO Lisa Su to Make 'Surprise Announcement' on Her First Visit to Korea

○ First visit to Korea in 12 years since taking office
○ "Here to meet with Samsung and partners"
○ Collaboration to expand beyond memory to foundry business 

■ Naphtha Market Shaken... Petrochemical Industry Turns to Shale Gas Ethane

○ Structural challenges amid Middle East risks and Chinese oversupply
○ Industry seeks solutions in feedstock and process conversion
○ Petrochemical sector at a crossroads over shifting away from naphtha 

■ Defense and Shipbuilding Stocks... 'Orders and Margins' Surge Amid Middle East Saturation

○ Korean defense industry targets Middle Eastern demand
○ Domestic air defense weapons in the spotlight
○ LNG carriers and tanker orders expected to hit the jackpot 

Money-Making Law

■ Will Police Also Face Restrictions on Preferential Treatment for Former Officials?

○ Legislative discussions expand to prevent conflicts of interest in the legal field
○ Bills proposed to restrict law firm employment for 'lawyer-police officers'
○ Debate over the need to prevent preferential treatment for former officials vs. lack of practicality
☞Read the article: https://www.asiae.co.kr/article/2026031815343713870

■ "We Just Followed the Law" vs "Underhanded Collusion" - Shipping and Telecom Companies vs the Fair Trade Commission in 190 Billion Won Dispute

○ Dispute between shipping and the three telecom companies vs the Fair Trade Commission over collusion penalties
○ Companies claim "lawful and legitimate conduct"
○ Series of related lawsuits... Outcome draws attention
☞Read the article: https://www.asiae.co.kr/article/2026031815371638525

■ "No Compensation for Terra/Luna Holders After May 12, 2022"

○ Singapore Court of Appeal limits compensation for some Terra/Luna investors
○ If investors knowingly held despite fraud, it's speculation... no compensation for losses
○ Compensation increased for some investors based on date of sale
☞Read the article: https://www.asiae.co.kr/article/2026031815400149103

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