Scientists extract commercially useful chemicals from biodiesel by-products
SEOUL, Jan. 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korean scientists have developed a high-tech
process to extract commercially viable chemical compounds from a biodiesel
(Yonhap Interview) S. Korea puts all options on table for future Afghan role: minister
By Lee Chi-dong
SEOUL, Jan. 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's foreign minister said Wednesday that his
country is seeking various ways to expand its role in Afghanistan, hinting
S. Korea veers in favor of business conglomerate in airstrip row
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; TRIMS throughout; ADDS background on Lotte Group in
final para)
By Sam Kim
Gov't issues heightened bird flu warning for overseas travelers
SEOUL, Jan. 7 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean government on Wednesday issued
heightened bird flu warnings for overseas travelers following the spread of the
Gov't to spend 829 bln won in IT sector R&D in 2009
SEOUL, Jan. 7 (Yonhap) -- The government said Wednesday that it will invest 829.5
billion won (US$642 million) in information technology (IT) sector research this
S. Korea strives to ink free trade deal with EU at early date: official
SEOUL, Jan. 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will seek to clinch a free trade deal with
the European Union (EU) at an early date as negotiations are in their last stage,
Korea recoups almost 93 tln won in bailout funds
SEOUL, Jan. 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has so far recovered almost 93 trillion won
(US$72.1 billion) in funds spent to rescue financial companies hit by the 1997-98
Sales of imported cars in S. Korea rise 15.5 pct in 2008
SEOUL, Jan. 7 (Yonhap) -- Sales of imported cars in South Korea rose 15.5 percent
last year, despite stubbornly weak domestic consumption, an industry group said
Wednesday.
Sales of imported cars in S. Korea rise 15.5 pct in 2008
SEOUL, Jan. 7 (Yonhap) -- Sales of imported cars in South Korea rose 15.5 percent
last year, despite stubbornly weak domestic consumption, an industry group said
Wednesday.
Seoul stocks up 1.86 pct in late morning
SEOUL, Jan. 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks gained 1.86 percent in late
Wednesday morning as a government stimulus measure sharply raised builders,
analysts said.
