Seoul stocks open higher on Wall Street gains
By Lee Youkyung
SEOUL, Nov. 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korean shares got off to a stronger start
Tuesday as investors took comfort from overnight gains in the U.S., analysts
KOSPI-open
KOSPI 1,599.79 UP 7.32 points (open)
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KOSDAQ-open
KOSDAQ 477.51 UP 1.77 points (open)
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FOREX-open
Dollar opens at 1,152.3 won DN from 1,154.8 won
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(EDITORIAL from the JoongAng Daily on Nov. 17) - Take time to get it right
Hyosung Group has withdrawn its bid to acquire Hynix Semiconductor. Earlier this
year, Hanwha Group also forfeited its plan to buy shares in Daewoo Shipbuilding
(EDITORIAL from the Korea Times on Nov. 17) - Tragic Fire: Death of 7 Japanese Tarnishes Korea`s Reputation
Saturday's fire killing 10 people has added fuel to the nation's notoriety for
disregarding safety and prevention measures against potential risks for human
(EDITORIAL from the Korea Herald on Nov. 17) - Assessing APEC
President Lee Myung-bak has just returned home from the 2009 APEC summit in
Singapore after an impressive photo session with Asia-Pacific leaders in the
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, Nov. 17 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South
Korean newspapers on Nov. 17.
U.S. exports to N. Korea declined dramatically due to U.N. sanctions: Commerce Dept.
By Hwang Doo-hyong
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 (Yonhap) -- U.S. exports to North Korea declined dramatically
Korea remains 3rd biggest source of foreign college students in U.S.: report
By Hwang Doo-hyong
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korea remains the third biggest source of
