U.S. underscores warning against N. Korean ballistic missile launch
By Hwang Doo-hyong
Aso announces Japan`s participation in Expo 2012 Yeosu
SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso announced his
country's decision to participate in the 2012 World Expo scheduled to take place
Lee warns of fallout of trade protectionism
SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Myung-bak on Monday reiterated his
opposition to trade protectionism, warning a resurgence of protectionist policies
Clinton put N. Korea in nuclear club, made `harmless` gesture: report
By Kim Hyun
SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton demonstrated
Washington's view of Pyongyang as a nuclear state and emphasized a fresh approach
Perry calls for U.S., allies to press "reset button" on N. Korea policy
By Lee Chi-dong
SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- Former U.S. Secretary of Defense William Perry said
Monday it is time to "press a reset button" on often-troubled dealings with North
(News Focus) N. Korea ups ante by diversifying missiles targeting U.S.
By Sam Kim
SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- The North Korean regime is apparently trying to
increase its chances of survival while boosting its diplomatic leverage by
Abducted S. Korean sailors return home
INCHEON, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- Five South Korean sailors released by Somali pirates after nearly 90 days in captivity thanked their government upon returning home Monday.
Doha round best insurance against protectionism: WTO chief
SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- Reviving moribund global talks on free trade is the
best option to stave off looming protectionism amid a slumping world economy, the
Seoul shares surge 3.15 pct on Citigroup report
(ATTN: ADDS bond yields at bottom)
SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks closed 3.15 percent higher Monday
Supra-sector panel agrees on compromise measures to save jobs
SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- A multilateral panel involving a major union,
management, civic groups and the government agreed Monday on a set of measures to
