S. Koreans' life expectancy 28th in world: report
(ATTN: CORRECTIONS in ranking in title, lead; UPDATES with more details in paras 4-5, 7; ADDS more information from para 9)
KORUS FTA implementation to bring prosperity to Korea, U.S.: Obama
By Hwang Doo-hyong
S. Korea "role model" in international aid contribution: UNICEF official
SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is a "role model" for other countries in assisting overseas development, a U.N.
S. Koreans' life expectancy 29th in world: report
GENEVA, May 21 (Yonhap) -- The average life expectancy of South Koreans ranks 29th out of 193 countries, a report by the World Health Organization (WHO) said Thursday.
Mando to supply vehicle brakes, stability control parts to GM
SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Mando Corporation said Thursday it will supply vehicle brakes and stability control systems to GM.
Gov't to intensify new flu-monitoring process
SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- The government said Thursday it will intensify local monitoring of the new type-A influenza in the coming weeks to prevent the spread of the outbreak that has hit 41 count
Ssangyong Motor workers strike against job cuts
PYEONGTAEK, South Korea, May 21 (Yonhap) -- Unionized workers at Ssangyong Motor Co., South Korea's smallest automaker, launched a full strike Thursday against the company's massive job-cut plan, t
Gov't to inject 15 bln won into digital broadcasting R&D
SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- The government said Thursday it will spend 15 billion won (US$12 million) this year to support research and development (R&D) in the digital broadcasting equipment sec
Gov't to help companies grab Chinese upper-end market
SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- Concerted efforts will be made to help South Korean companies grab a larger share of China's upper-end market, the government said Thursday.
Seoul shares open lower on Wall Street setbacks
SEOUL, May 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks started lower Friday as investor sentiment was hurt by overnight pullbacks in U.S. markets, analysts said.
