Daegu takes safety measures for athletes, fans
DAEGU, Aug.
POSCO halts furnace after explosion
(ATTN: RECAST headline, lead; UPDATES share price in 3rd para)
S. Korea suspends Woori Finance sale
SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Friday decided to suspend its sale of Woori Finance Holdings Co.
Ruling party leader suggests casino, duty free shops for Yeosu Expo
YEOSU, South Korea, Aug.
HK media show growing interest in S. Korea: study
HONG KONG, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- Mainstream Hong Kong news media are showing a growing interest in South Korea, a study showed Friday, indicating closer ties between the two sides.
PM calls for watertight military readiness
SEOUL, Aug.
POSCO tumbles on furnace explosion
(ATTN: UPDATES share price in 2nd para; ADDS more details from 3rd para)
Wages at public firms far outpace private firms
SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- The average wage of employees at South Korea's public corporations is much higher than that of private businesses, a government report said Friday.
