Seoul stocks up 0.39 pct in morning trade
SEOUL, May 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks traded 0.39 percent higher late Friday morning as investors picked up brokerages and insurance companies despite overnight pullbacks in U.S.
Hyundai Mobis shareholders OK merger with Hyundai Autonet
SEOUL, May 22 (Yonhap) -- Shareholders of Hyundai Mobis Co., South Korea's largest auto-parts maker, approved a merger with the company's affiliate Hyundai Autonet Co.
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, May 22 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major Korean newspapers on May 22.
Two U.S. journalists detained in N. Korea may be freed after trial: Gov. Richardson
By Hwang Doo-hyong
S. Koreans' life expectancy 28th in world: report
(ATTN: CORRECTIONS in ranking in title, lead; UPDATES with more details in paras 4-5, 7; ADDS more information from para 9)
KORUS FTA implementation to bring prosperity to Korea, U.S.: Obama
By Hwang Doo-hyong
S. Korea "role model" in international aid contribution: UNICEF official
SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is a "role model" for other countries in assisting overseas development, a U.N.
S. Koreans' life expectancy 29th in world: report
GENEVA, May 21 (Yonhap) -- The average life expectancy of South Koreans ranks 29th out of 193 countries, a report by the World Health Organization (WHO) said Thursday.
Mando to supply vehicle brakes, stability control parts to GM
SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Mando Corporation said Thursday it will supply vehicle brakes and stability control systems to GM.
Gov't to intensify new flu-monitoring process
SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- The government said Thursday it will intensify local monitoring of the new type-A influenza in the coming weeks to prevent the spread of the outbreak that has hit 41 count
