Ratio of exports to GDP hits new record in Q2

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SEOUL, July 28 (Yonhap) -- The weight of exports in the South Korean economy hit an all-time high in the second quarter, central bank data showed Thursday, underlining the country's heavy dependenc

Petitions over human rights abuses drop 24 pct

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SEOUL, July 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's human rights watchdog said Thursday it has received 24 percent fewer petitions in the first half of this year compared with the same period last year, in a

NORTH KOREA NEWSLETTER NO. 168

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(July 28, 2011) *** CHRONOLOGICAL REVIEW SEOUL (Yonhap) -- The following is a chronological review of major developments related to North Korea from July 21 to July 27, 2011.

NORTH KOREA NEWSLETTER NO. 168

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(July 28, 2011) *** FOREING TIPS North Korea Risks Grow Due to Succession Process: IISS LONDON (Yonhap) -- The dynastic power secession process under way in North Korea fuels the potential for conf

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