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Dollar ends at 1,359.0 won UP from 1,343.0 won
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By Sam Kim
SEOUL, Jan. 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's opposition and ruling lawmakers joined

SEOUL, Jan. 12 (Yonhap) -- The head of a minor opposition party apologized
publicly on Monday for his violent behavior and use of profane language during a

By Lee Chi-dong
SEOUL, Jan. 12 (Yonhap) -- The leaders of South Korea and Japan agreed Monday to
step up joint efforts to resolve the issue of their nationals abducted by North

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SEOUL, Jan. 12 (Yonhap) -- Local financial institutions will supply a combined 13

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SEOUL, Jan. 12 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean unit of General Motors Corp. said

SEOUL, Jan. 12 (Yonhap) -- Unionized workers at beleaguered Ssangyong Motor Co.
said Monday they were prepared to discuss a turnaround plan that would include

SBy Sam Kim
SEOUL, Jan. 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's opposition and ruling party lawmakers
joined Monday in blasting the government's recent move to lift its 14-year-old

SEOUL, Jan. 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea plans to launch a fund aimed at helping
local lenders in the first quarter in a move to help bolster their falling

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