SEOUL, May 26 (Yonhap) -- Dozens of female scholars from Southeast Asian
countries will gather in Seoul this week, ahead of the summit between South

Today in Korean history

May 27

1966 -- The Japanese government returns some 1,300 cultural properties that were
sent to Japan during the colonial period.

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The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency
on Tuesday.

By Kim Soo-yeon
SEOUL, May 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korean banks' deposit and lending rates fell to
an all-time low in April due to effects of steep cuts in the key interest rate,

SEOUL, May 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea said Tuesday it plans to spend 24.5
trillion won (US$19.4 billion) in the next five years to develop "star brands"

By Shin Hae-in
SEOUL, May 26 (Yonhap) -- Cigarettes sent thick columns of smoke skywards in
front of former President Roh Moo-hyun's smiling portrait at mourning sites

SEOUL, May 26 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean government confirmed Tuesday that the
funeral of former President Roh Moo-hyun will be held at Gyeongbok Palace in

SEOUL, May 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea stocks traded 0.47 percent lower late
Tuesday morning as North Korea's nuke test dented investor sentiment, analysts
said.

SEOUL, May 26 (Yonhap) -- The United States had informed South Korea in advance
of Pyongyang's latest nuclear test, Seoul's spy agency chief said Tuesday, adding