S. Korean Bond Yields on Feb. 18, 2009
Today (%) Previous Session (%) Change (rP)
1-year TB 2.19 2.27 -0.08
S. Korea expands reverse mortgage scheme amid economic slump
SEOUL, Feb. 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea plans to expand its so-called reverse
mortgage plan as the economy continues to slide and more seniors lose their jobs,
S. Korean firms support government`s `green growth` plan
SEOUL, Feb. 18 (Yonhap) -- More than 70 percent of South Korean companies support
the government's "green growth" strategy to promote the renewable energy
Seoul shares close down 1.24 pct on recession woes
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SEOUL, Feb. 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks ended 1.24 percent lower Wednesday
KOSPI 200 Closing Price List-5
YoulchonChem 6,540 DN 10
HanmiPharm 121,000 UP 13,500
SamsungElecMech 44,000 UP 1,400
MOORIM PAPER 7,750 DN 250
KOSPI 200 Closing Price List-4
STX 18,550 UP 200
SSHOLDINGS 5,450 DN 90
Mobis 72,200 DN 1,300
SamsungTechwin 28,300 0
Korea`s U.S. treasury bond holdings decline sharply: Treasury
By Hwang Doo-hyong
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea had US$27.2 billion worth of U.S.
Treasury bonds as of the end of last year, down from $39.2 billion a year
Seoul shares down 1 pct in late morning
SEOUL, Feb. 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks dropped 1 percent late Wednesday
morning as investors remained worried that a global economic slump may last
Seoul shares close down 1.24 pct on recession woes
SEOUL, Feb. 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks ended 1.24 percent lower Wednesday as investor sentiment was hurt by growing anxiety about a global recession, analysts said.
Nuke threat makes N. Korean missile more alarming: minister
By Lee Chi-dong
