SEOUL, Nov. 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korean businesses said Wednesday they expect U.S.
president-elect Barack Obama to play a "central role" in overcoming the global
financial crisis.

SEOUL, Nov. 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korean political parties on Wednesday
congratulated Barack Obama on his U.S. election victory, saying it will open a
new era for the two countries.

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SEOUL, Nov. 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korean finished higher for the fifth-straight

S. Korean Bond Yields on Nov. 5, 2008

Today (%) Previous Session (%) Change (%P)

1-year TB 4.86 4.91 -0.05

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By Yoo Cheong-mo

KOSPI 200 Closing Price List-4

KOSPI 200 Closing Price List-3

KOSPI 200 Closing Price List-1

SEOUL, Nov. 5 (Yonhap) -- Wednesday's closing prices (KRW) of KOSPI 200 stocks
traded on the main Korea Stock Exchange.

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By Lee Joon-seung
SEOUL, Nov. 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's retail sales grew 4.6 percent annually in

KOSDAQ-close

KOSDAQ 340.85 UP 5.36 points (close)
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