SEOUL, Jan. 13 (Yonhap) -- The family of an abducted fisherman who escaped North
Korea into China last year urged the Seoul government to push Beijing for his

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By Lee Chi-dong
SEOUL, Jan. 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's deputy chief nuclear envoy will visit

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By Sam Kim

SEOUL, Jan. 13 (Yonhap) -- Kia Motors Corp., South Korea's second-largest
automaker, said Tuesday it targets 14.6 percent annual growth in vehicle sales in

-(DIP) ISLAMIC CONFERENCE PARLIAMENTARY BOARD TO CONVENE OVER GAZA ATTACKS

SEOUL, Jan. 13 (Yonhap) -- The government said Tuesday it plans to significantly
increase investment in research and development (R&D) in the industrial

SEOUL, Jan. 13 (Yonhap) -- The government is considering measures to help local
parts suppliers overcome the fallout from Ssangyong Motor Co.'s application for

SEOUL, Jan. 13 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Tuesday released a Japanese man who has
been held in the communist country since 2003 on drug smuggling charges,

By Lee Chi-dong
SEOUL, Jan. 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's deputy chief nuclear envoy will visit
North Korea this week to discuss Seoul's possible purchase of unused fuel rods

SEOUL, Jan. 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU)
with Iran to promote tourism and boost cultural ties, Seoul's culture ministry
said Tuesday.