Today in Korean history

Jan. 17

1981 -- The opposition Democratic Korea Party is launched.

SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- The chief executive of Renault Samsung Motors Corp.
called on dealers and employees Friday to boost sales amid sinking demand for

SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks traded 0.18 percent higher late
Friday morning as investors picked up tech shares following the key stock index's

By Byun Duk-kun
SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will set up a new government committee to
help arrange upcoming Group of 20 financial summit meetings, a presidential

SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- An advisor and former head of a South Korean unit
supporting the relocation of U.S. bases here resigned this week over a lobbying

(ATTN: RECASTS para 7 with updated info; ADDS bond yields at bottom)
SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks plunged 6.03 percent Thursday as

(ATTN: UPDATES with reaction from labor organization, additional remarks, information)
By Byun Duk-kun

SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Yonhap) -- A Seoul court on Thursday upheld a decision to arrest
an influential cyber pundit who allegedly spread false rumors that caused havoc

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SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Yonhap) -- Moody's Investors Service said Thursday that it is

SEOUL, Jan. 15 (Yonhap) -- Moody's Investors Service said Thursday that it is
reviewing a possible ratings downgrade of 10 South Korean banks to reflect