SEOUL, July 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea denied a local media report Friday that it has agreed with China to launch negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) within this year.

SEOUL, July 8 (Yonhap) -- A consultative body of rival parties and the government plan to meet on Friday to find a compromise over the long-pending parliamentary approval of the free trade deal wit

SEOUL, July 8 (Yonhap) -- A cash reward program for informants of blocked emergency exits at public places has been successful with nearly 5,000 tip-offs compiled over the past year, the Seoul Metr

SEOUL, July 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's largest lender Kookmin Bank sold out its stake in parent KB Financial Group Inc. on Friday, dissipating concerns over its share holdings.

SEOUL, July 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is considering taking a troubled tour program with North Korea to a meeting of the United Nations tourism agency set to be held in the country later this year,

SEOUL, July 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korean demand for white wine jumped in the first half of the year as consumers sought more diversity in their preferred brands, a leading local wine retailer said Fr

SEOUL, July 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will compete at an international sports event for military athletes in Brazil this month, the defense ministry said Friday.

SEOUL, July 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks started higher on Friday as better U.S. job data eased concerns about a global economic slowdown, analysts said.

FOREX-open Dollar opens at 1,060.0 won DN from 1,064.1 won
KOSPI 2,192.83 UP 12.24 points (open)
KOSDAQ 498.31 UP 2.79 points (open)

By Cynthia Yoo Contributing Writer SEOUL, July 8 (Yonhap) -- Translation is painful work, often tedious and rarely does it pay enough in money or fame.