S. Korea's Nov. jobless rate rises to 3.3 pct
SEOUL, Dec. 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's jobless rate rose in November despite
growing signs the economy is making a faster-than-expected recovery, a government
S. Korea to toughen rules on loan-deposit ratios
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SEOUL, Dec. 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's financial watchdog said Wednesday it
Hyundai Merchant wins 870 bln won deal from POSCO
SEOUL, Dec. 16 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Merchant Marine Co., South Korea's
second-largest shipper, said Wednesday that it has won a 870 billion won (US$745
S. Korea ranks 5th in U.S. arms procurement in 2008: report
By Hwang Doo-hyong
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea was the fifth biggest buyer of U.S.
defense goods last year on a government-to-government basis, a recent report
N. Korea's security minister visits China: KCNA
By Tony Chang
SEOUL, Dec. 15 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's security minister travelled to China
Tuesday, the North's media reported, in the first such trip by the country's
President Lee calls for improved relations with Japan
president-Japan
New extra-firm strawberry variety to boost exports
SUWON, South Korea, Dec. 15 (Yonhap) -- A new variety of strawberry developed by
the Rural Development Administration should boost exports of the fruit as the
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N. Korea builds eco-farm as part of 'green growth' drive
By Kim Hyun
SEOUL, Dec. 15 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has built an integrated, eco-friendly farm
where fish and livestock can be raised with no fuel, state media said Tuesday, in
Trade deal with India to go into effect Jan. 1
SEOUL, Dec. 15 (Yonhap) -- A trade pact with India will go into effect from Jan.
1, South Korea's trade ministry said Tuesday, adding that the accord will help
