Seoul delays raising utility rates
SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- The government said Thursday it will delay a plan to raise utility rates as it struggles to balance a contracting economy against higher energy costs.
SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- The government said Thursday it will delay a plan to raise utility rates as it struggles to balance a contracting economy against higher energy costs.
KOSDAQ 369.84 DN 1.63 points (close)
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Dollar ends at 1,379.5 won DN from 1,395.0 won
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