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S. Korean economy shrinks 5.1 pct in Q4
By Kim Soo-yeon
SEOUL, March 27 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean economy shrank a revised 5.1 percent
last quarter from three months ago, better than an earlier estimate of 5.6
Gov't may extend guarantee for banks' overseas borrowing: officials
SEOUL, March 27 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean government is pushing to extend its
guarantee for overseas borrowings by local banks as part of efforts to help them
N. Korea warns any U.N. action will rupture six-party talks
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SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- North Korea warned Thursday that any U.N. action
N. Korea warns any U.N. action will rupture six-party talks
SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- North Korea warned Thursday that any U.N.
Gov't mulls slashing auto-related taxes to fuel domestic sales
SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- The government is considering measures to slash automobile-related taxes to spur domestic consumption and help carmakers better cope with the worldwide economic slump,
U.N. Commission adopts resolution condemning N. Korea's rights condition
GENEVA, March 26 (Yonhap) -- The United Nations Commission on Human Rights Thursday adopted a resolution condemning human rights abuses in North Korea and demanding that the reclusive communist sta
N. Korea may conduct second nuclear test after missile launch: U.S. expert y Lee Chi-dong
SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- North Korea is likely to push for its second nuclear test if it does not get a satisfactory response from the U.S. on its upcoming rocket launch, a visiting U.S.
State-run gas firm KOGAS to cut 305 jobs
SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's state-run Korea Gas Corp.
