Gold prices in S. Korea continue to break record
SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Yonhap) -- Domestic gold prices set a fresh record high again on Saturday on increased demand for safer assets amid concerns over a slowdown in the U.S.
N. Korean leader's Russian visit expected to focus on economic cooperation
N. Korean leader's Russian visit expected to focus on economic cooperation
Chronology of overseas trips by N. Korean leader
SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Yonhap) -- The following is a chronology of overseas trips made by North Korean leader Kim Jong-il since 2000.
Bearish mood unlikely to vanish from local bourse next week
SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's stock market is expected to continue to remain bearish next week on growing fears of a fresh U.S.
N. Korean leader welcomed by Russian officials in border station
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N. Korean media confirms Kim Jong-il's Russian visit
N. Korean media confirms Kim Jong-il's Russian visit
N. Korean leader arrives in Russia
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N. Korean leader's train arrives in Russia's Khasan
(ATTN: UPDATES with more details; CHANGES dateline) SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-il's special train arrived in Russia's Khasan Saturday, a government source here said.
