(EDITORIAL from the Korea Herald on Oct. 9) - King`s statue
Today, on the 563rd anniversary of the promulgation of Hangeul, a huge sitting
statue of King Sejong, who is credited with inventing the Korean writing system
Bank of Korea freezes key rate for 8th month
By Kim Soo-yeon
SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's central bank froze its key interest rate
Seoul shares open higher on U.S. gains
By Lee Youkyung
SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks started higher Friday as investor
sentiment was boosted by overnight gains on Wall Street, analysts said.
KOSDAQ-open
KOSDAQ 499.90 UP 2.94 points (open)
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KOSPI-open
KOSPI 1,622.12 UP 6.66 points (open)
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FOREX-open
Dollar opens at 1,164.0 won DN from 1,167.0 won
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Ssangyong unionist draws jail term for organizing violent protest
PYEONGTAEK, South Korea, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- A mid-ranking official with Ssangyong
Motor's labor union was sentenced to one and a half years in prison on Friday for
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South
Korean newspapers on Oct. 9.
Ssangyong unionist draws jail term for organizing violent protest
PYEONGTAEK, South Korea, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- A mid-ranking official with Ssangyong
Motor's labor union was sentenced to one and a half years in prison on Friday for
Bank of Korea freezes key rate for 8th month
(ATTN: RECASTS lead; UPDATES with remarks by BOK Gov. in paras 3-9; TRIMS throughout)
By Kim Soo-yeon
