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SEOUL, July 31 (Yonhap) -- A United Nations education and cultural body has
designated a traditional Korean medical encyclopedia on oriental medicine as a

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final two paras)
By Sam Kim

SEOUL, July 30 (Yonhap) -- The head of South Korea's state-run Korea Development
Bank (KDB) said Thursday he saw "some progress" in negotiations with General

PYEONGTAEK, South Korea, July 30 (Yonhap) -- Ailing Ssangyong Motor Co. and
hundreds of fired workers who are occupying part of the automaker's sole assembly

By Nam Kwang-sik
SEOUL, July 30 (Yonhap)-- Kumho Asiana Group, one of South Korea's major
conglomerates, said Thursday it has sold a 100 percent stake in its software

Yonhap News Summary

The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency
on Thursday.

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bottom)
By Kim Hyun