Korean conglomerates sustain huge foreign exchange losses
SEOUL, Nov. 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's top 30 business conglomerates have
suffered over 10 trillion won (US$6.8 billion) in foreign currency-related losses
Economists warn Korean economy faces recession next year
SEOUL, Nov. 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's economy is feared to be heading for its
first recession in a decade next year as domestic and overseas sales are set to
S. Korea to triple aid to developing nations by 2015
DOHA, Nov. 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korean Prime Minister Han Seung-soo said Saturday
that his government plans to triple its official development assistance, or ODA,
Korea, China and Japan to discuss cooperation on environment
SEOUL, Nov. 30 (Yonhap) -- Environment ministers from South Korea, Japan and
China will meet this week for their annual talks aimed at increasing cooperation
S. Korea mulls extending short selling ban
SEOUL, Nov. 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's financial watchdog is considering
banning short stock selling longer than expected as the local market remains
Scientists develop new gene therapy to help treat stroke
SEOUL, Nov. 30 (Yonhap) -- A new treatment method using biodegradable polymers
has been developed that may help stroke and glaucoma patients, scientists said
Sunday.
(2nd LD) 33,000 workers rally against proposed revision of labor law
(ATTN: AMENDS headline, lead, paras 2-4, 7; REVISES number of protesters in lead para, details in paras 5-6)
Tens of thousands of workers rally against proposed revision of labor law
(ATTN: UPDATES with rally)
