S. Korea developing ship-to-surface cruise missile
SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's military is developing a new ship-to-surface cruise missile, a state-run defense researcher said Thursday, as part of its efforts to boost defense against N
S. Korea seen softening demand for N.K. apology before resumption of talks
SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea said Thursday that North Korea's sincerity about denuclearization is the most important condition for resuming inter-Korean dialogue or other talks, not an ov
Owner families of top groups see jump in stock value
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S. Korean businesses urge quick ratification of Korea-U.S. FTA
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Lee calls for parliamentary approval of defense reform bills
SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Myung-bak met with members of the National Assembly's defense committee Thursday and asked for cooperation in getting parliamentary approval for a set of re
Seoul shares slip 0.39 pct on U.S. woes
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Children of foreign residents in S. Korea top 150,000
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Seoul shares slip 0.39 pct on U.S. woes
SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks fell 0.39 percent on Thursday as investors remained concerned about the U.S. economy after the Fed said economic woes may persist, analysts said.
Gov't makes contract with UNESCO for protecting world heritage
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Infectious disease cases drop 83 pct in 2010
SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- The number of infectious diseases reported in South Korea dropped 83 percent on-year in 2010 mainly because fewer people were sickened by the Influenza A virus, a governm
