Yonhap news advisory for Tuesday, May 12

The following stories are scheduled to be covered by Yonhap News Agency. Your queries are welcome. Yonhap's English-language news desk can be reached by telephone at 82-2-398-3451 (general), 82-2-398-3460 (economy), and by e-mail at ldm@yna.co.kr, or catcher@yna.co.kr.

General
-- President Lee begins official visit to Kazakhstan
-- Visit to Korean defense ministry by group of U.S. brigadier generals-designate
-- News conference by U.N. assistant high commissioner for refugees

Economy & Finance
-- Interview with finance minister
-- Bank of Korea's basic rate for May
-- 1st quarter trends of international balance of payments and trade terms
-- South Korea-Tunisia aviation talks
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