Lee vows to urge free market, trade at Group of 20 summit
SEOUL, Nov.
Daegu to host 2013 World Energy Congress
DAEGU, Nov. 8 (Yohap) -- The South Korean city of Daegu was selected Saturday to host the 2013 World Energy Congress, city officials said.
Obama pledges to take steps on economic crisis after taking office
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President-elect Barack Obama said Friday that he will take all necessary steps to confront the economic crisis immediately after taking office on Jan. 20.
Seoul should hurry to restore lost diplomatic leverage
U.S. President-elect Barack Obama said Friday the strengthened alliance between America and Korea was the "cornerstone" of Asian peace and stability.
Time for banks to act
The Bank of Korea's Monetary Policy Committee lowered the benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percent from the current 4.25 percent to 4 percent on Friday.
Daegu to host 2013 World Energy Congress
MEXICO CITY, Nov. 7 (Yohap) -- The South Korean city of Daegu was selected Friday to host the 2013 World Energy Congress, beating rival candidates Copenhagen and South Africa's Durban.
Elderly poverty rate highest in S. Korea among OECD
SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- The rate of poverty among elderly people in South Korea, one of the world's fastest-aging societies, is the highest among leading economies, a report showed Saturday.
Saturday's weather forecast
SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- The following is the weather
forecast for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:00 a.m. Saturday.
Hyundai Motor denies Chrysler unit buyout report
SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Co. denied on Saturday a report that it has held talks to take over U.S. automaker Chrysler LLC's Jeep brand.
