Yonhap News Summary
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency
on Friday.
Today in Korean history
Today in Korean history
March 14
Moody's cuts POSCO's rating outlook to negative
SEOUL, March 13 (Yonhap) -- Moody's Investors Service said Friday it has downgraded its rating outlook for POSCO to negative from stable due to a downturn in the global steel industry while retaini
S. Korean banks' household loans dip most in 5 years
SEOUL, March 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korean banks' lending to households declined by the largest amount in over five years in January as they strengthened risk management amid the sharply slowing econ
S. Korea-ASEAN Center opens in Seoul
SEOUL, March 13 (Yonhap) -- An international agency tasked with boosting ties
between South Korea and Southeast Asian countries was inaugurated here Friday as
Hyundai Heavy targets US$21.1 bln in orders this year
SEOUL, March 13 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., the world's leading
shipbuilder, said Friday that it is aiming at winning US$21.1 billion worth of
Samsung Electronics aims for above-market sales growth
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SEOUL, March 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korean electronics giant Samsung Electronics
S. Korean banks' household loans dip in Jan.
SEOUL, March 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korean banks' lending to households declined in
January as they strengthened risk management amid the sharply slowing economy,
S. Korea eyes 40 tln won corporate restructuring fund
SEOUL, March 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's financial watchdog said Friday it will
seek to set up a 40 trillion won (US$26.9 billion) corporate restructuring fund
S. Korea warns N. Korea not to fire missile
(ATTN: UPDATES throughout with details; COMBINES story on ICAO)
By Lee Chi-dong
SEOUL, March 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea urged North Korea Friday to drop its plan to
