Red Cross mulls gene bank for separated families
SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Red Cross said Wednesday that it will
push to set up a gene bank for senior citizens who have separated families living
in North Korea.
Seoul, Astana reach detailed plans to improve ties, boost cooperation
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead paras with outcome of Korea-kazakhstan summit; UPDATES
with additional information, details)
By Byun Duk-kun
S. Korea to invest 12 tln won in green growth
SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean government will invest 12 trillion won
(US$9.6 billion) over the next three to four years into developing green
S. Korea`s jobless rate falls to 3.8 pct in April
(ATTN: ADDS details from 5th para)
SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's unemployment rate fell in April and the
Seoul book fair opens with cross-cultural aim
By Shin Hae-in
SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- World-renowned literary figures, publishers and
scholars flocked to southern Seoul Wednesday as South Korea's annual
President Lee calls for active investment to overcome crisis
By Byun Duk-kun
ASTANA, May 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Lee Myung-bak called on South
Audit agency questions lax monitoring of North Korea trade
SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's audit agency expressed concern Wednesday
that materials used to develop weapons of mass destruction may enter North Korea
KDB to overhaul large firms via private equity fund
(ATTN: ADDS more details in para 5)
SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- The Korea Development Bank (KDB) plans to buy corporate
Seoul stocks end 0.78 pct up on bargain hunting
(ATTN: ADDS bond yields at last para)
SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korean shares closed 0.78 percent higher
S. Korean Bond Yields on May 13, 2009
Today (%) Previous Session (%) Change (%P)
1-year TB 2.61 2.67 --
