Nearly 4 out of 10 Koreans approve of President Lee: survey
By Byun Duk-kun
Fake bills in S. Korea down 22.3 pct in Q1
SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- The number of counterfeit South Korean banknotes discovered nationwide fell 22.3 percent on-year in the first quarter as the circulation of new currency with stronger an
S. Korea's ABS issuance jumps 71.1 pct in Q1
SEOUL, April 21(Yonhap) -- Sales of asset-backed securities (ABS) in South Korea surged 71.1 percent on-year in the first quarter as banks securitized more non-performing loans, the financial watch
S. Korea quizzes IAEA on stance over N. Korea nuclear status
By Lee Chi-dong
Seoul shares down 1.78 pct in late morning
SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks traded 1.78 percent lower late Tuesday morning as investors dumped banks, steel and tech shares, unnerved by overnight setbacks in U.S.
President Lee calls for increased efforts to overcome crisis
By Byun Duk-kun
The Korea Interbank Offered Rates (KORIBOR)
SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- The Korea Interbank Offered Rates (KORIBOR) as posted by Yonhap Infomax, the financial news and information arm of Yonhap News Agency, at 11:00 a.m.
S. Korea's trade surplus hits US$2.38 bln in first 20 days of April
SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korea posted a US$2.38 billion trade surplus in the first 20 days of April as imports dropped faster than exports amid a protracted economic downturn, customs offi
Korean Air to increase airfares to U.S., Europe by 10 pct
SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- Korean Air Lines Co., South Korea's biggest carrier, said Tuesday it plans to increase ticket prices for flights to the United States and Europe by as much as 10 percent
S. Korean prime minister arrives in Czech Republic for economic talks
PRAGUE, April 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korean Prime Minister Han Seung-soo will meet in Prague Tuesday with Czech leaders for discussions on strengthening economic ties and other bilateral issues.
