News Focus: TOBACCO GROWERS OPPOSE MUSLIM SCHOLARS` BAN ON SMOKING
By Andi Abdussalam
News Focus: INDONESIA MAY EXPORT LOGS
By Andi Abdussalam
News Focus: CHINESE CELEBRATE 'IMLEK' TO WELCOME FORTUNES
By Andi Abdussalam
(News Focus) Growth data show economy on the skids
SEOUL, Jan. 22 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean economy is likely to lose further
steam down the road as the latest data show exports, the country's main growth
ANALYSIS: BOJ gambles on risky step to help fundraising before fiscal yearend+
TOKYO, Jan. 22 Kyodo -
The Bank of Japan's decision Thursday to purchase commercial paper, or
short-term debt issued by companies, outright illustrated its resolve to accept
Movie Review) Intense yet lighthearted, 'Daytime Drinking' delights audiences
By Shin Hae-in
SEOUL, Jan. 22 (Yonhap) -- The internationally acclaimed film "Daytime Drinking
(Natsul)" proves two things beyond doubt: One, drinking in the daytime is bound
Astana is pride of Kazakhstani citizens
Astana, 22 January 2009, Khabar - According to the results of 2008, Astana has once again become one of the regional leaders concerning economic and social growth rates, investment attractiveness,
Ministry board of energy and mineral resources of RK
Astana, 22 January 2009, Khabar - The ministry of energy and mineral resources has summed up the results of the past year.
(News Focus) Chinese petrochemical makers accuse S. Korean firms of dumping
By Nam Kwang-sik
SEOUL, Jan. 21 (Yonhap) -- Petrochemical makers from South Korea and China have
(Yonhap Feature) N. Korea low-key amid US celebration, but tension runs high near disputed island
By Sam Kim
YEONPYEONG ISLAND, South Korea, Jan. 21 (Yonhap) -- As millions gathered around
Capitol Hill to celebrate the inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama, North
