AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoK-pop’s Next Academic Milestone: Sungshin Women’s University in Korea says a Filipino student is set to become the first in the country to earn a master’s degree specifically in K-culture, using research on how to price concerts for fans in Korea and the Philippines. Gaming & Violence Debate: A Senate-linked discussion around a Tacloban school shooting is reigniting online arguments about whether video games drive aggression, but a new review of studies finds the link is still inconclusive. Media Funding Fight: BBC director-general Matt Brittin tells UK lawmakers the licence fee is “no longer fit for purpose,” pushing for a rethink as the broadcaster doubles down on YouTube and X to counter disinformation. Culture Wars Online: Trump reposting a clip of Black kindergarteners in hijabs sparks outrage over whether he’s targeting Muslim students. Branding Meets Play: Chinese Wok launches WokVerse, an AR-and-gaming platform accessed via QR codes to turn restaurant waits into entertainment. Food & Wellness Pop-Up: Lifeway Kefir turns National Kefir Day into an immersive smoothie-shop experience in SoHo. Global Heritage in Focus: A Moroccan documentary on the Gnawa hajhouj instrument wins a Telly gold award in the US. Community Through Sports: US United’s “Summer of Unity” places Unity Seats at pro games to bring strangers together.
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