(Rocket Launch) KSLV-1 launch boom to S. Korean economic growth
SEOUL, Aug. 18 (Yonhap) -- The successful launch of South Korea's first space
rocket can contribute up to 2.3 trillion won (US$1.8 billion) to the national
Rocket Launch) (LEAD) S. Korea to proceed with launch despite ex-president's death
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NARO SPACE CENTER, South Korea, Aug. 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will move forward
Yonhap News Summary
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency
on Tuesday.
Gov't, bereaved family discuss Kim's funeral arrangements
By Lee Chi-dong
SEOUL, Aug. 18 (Yonhap) -- The government and the bereaved family of the late
former President Kim Dae-jung are consulting on arrangements for his funeral,
Court finds former KBS chief not guilty of malfeasance
SEOUL, Aug. 18 (Yonhap) -- A former president of the national public broadcaster
was found not guilty of malfeasance by a local court Tuesday following an
President Lee says S. Korea has lost great political leader
(ATTN: UPDATES throughout with presidential spokesman's comments, remarks by
ex-presidents, other details)
By Lee Chi-dong
Parties praise Kim's efforts for democracy, reconciliation
SEOUL, Aug. 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's political parties on Tuesday expressed
deep condolences over the death of former President Kim Dae-jung, praising his
Kim Death) (3rd LD) Nation saddened by death of 'great political leader'
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headline)
By Yoo Cheong-mo
Kim Death) (3rd LD) Nation saddened by death of 'great political leader'
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headline)
By Yoo Cheong-mo
LEAD) Seoul stocks close 0.21 pct higher on bargain hunting
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SEOUL, Aug. 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks finished 0.21 percent higher
