Financial watchdog vows to soothe markets
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Gold prices in S. Korea hit new high on safe-haven rush
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U.N. leader urges greater role for S. Korea in global affairs
SEOUL, Aug. 9 (Yonhap) -- U.N.
Top regulator urges institutions to help soothe markets
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Profit of China's gold miners jumps 34 pct in H1
By Kim Young-gyo
