Новости за 23.02.2016

By Song Sang-ho SEOUL Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- China's strenuous opposition to the possible deployment of an advanced U.S. missile defense asset to South Korea is triggering questions over whether the stated rationale for its objections can be justified

SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- Lee Se-dol, a top-class Go player from South Korea, is known for his exceptional strategy and skills at the ancient board game, but at the same time, he is also known for his provocative comments toward his opponents. Tha

By Song Sang-ho SEOUL Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- China's strenuous opposition to the possible deployment of an advanced U.S. missile defense asset to South Korea is triggering questions over whether the stated rationale for its objections can be justified

SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co.'s mobile chief has said sales of its new flagship smarphone Galaxy S7 will hover above those of its predecessor after hitting store shelves across the world next month. "The Galaxy S7 is slated to

SEJONG, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- The government said Tuesday it will give financial and tax incentives to private property funds that go public as part of its plans to boost the sector and the entire real estate market. The Ministry of Land, Infrastruct

SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- Contract workers made up one-in-five of all jobs in local brokerages as firms cut back on their regular workforce in the face of a prolonged market slump, data by a local capital investment organization showed Tuesday. A

SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- Doosan Infracore Co., South Korea's top construction equipment maker, said Tuesday that it plans to list its unit Doosan Bobcat Co. on the local bourse in a bid to improve its financial health. Doosan Infracore said Doosa

SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- Lee Se-dol, a top-class Go player from South Korea, is known for his exceptional strategy and skills at the ancient board game, but at the same time, he is also known for his provocative comments toward his opponents. Tha

SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- Actor Park Sung-woong has a lot in common with his character, Park Dong-ho, in the recently concluded SBS series "Remember - War of the Son." And no, it's not just their last name, although that's part of it. It's also th

SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- CJ Group, a South Korean conglomerate with entertainment, movie and food businesses, has seen rapid growth in its advertising revenue over the past decade, figures showed Tuesday. According to data from the Korea Communic

PEORIA, Arizona, Feb. 22 (Yonhap) -- Having signed a minor league deal with the Seattle Mariners, South Korean slugger Lee Dae-ho has an option to return to Asia -- where he built an All-Star career -- if his U.S. stint doesn't pan out. The 33-year

SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- CJ Group, a South Korean conglomerate with entertainment, movie and food businesses, has seen rapid growth in its advertising revenue over the past decade, figures showed Tuesday. According to data from the Korea Communic

SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's state-run defense university said Tuesday it plans to ink a preliminary deal with its U.S. counterpart this week to strengthen academic exchanges amid North Korea's evolving threats. The Korea National Defen

SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korean workers only earn half of what their German counterparts make per hour due to longer work hours and lower productivity, a report by an international economic organization showed Tuesday. According to the work

By Kang Yoon-seung SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- LG Electronics Inc. said Tuesday it will work with U.S. tech giant Intel Corp. to apply fifth-generation (5G) network technology to automobiles as part of efforts to boost its vehicle component business.

SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korean workers only earn half of what their German counterparts make per hour due to longer work hours and lower productivity, a report by an international economic organization showed Tuesday. According to the work

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SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- Kia Motors Corp., South Korea's second-ranked carmaker, plans to launch the Niro subcompact hybrid SUV in Europe in May, appealing to customers in overseas markets with its eco-friendly features, an industry source said Tuesd

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SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks opened higher on Tuesday on overnight gains on Wall Street and rebounding oil prices. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) advanced 10.62 points, or 0.55 percent, to 1,926.98 in the

SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's financial authorities have decided to ask prosecutors to investigate U.S. hedge fund Elliott Associates over its suspected breach of local disclosure rules regarding Samsung C&T Corp., officials said Tuesday.

SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- The Bank of Korea (BOK), South Korea's central bank, is seeking to expand its performance-based wage system to include lower grade officials as part of efforts to boost efficiency and competitiveness, bank officials said Tues

SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co., an embattled South Korean shipbuilder, said Tuesday that it has launched a task force to better manage potential risks stemming from its orders amid concerns over mounting losses.

(ATTN: ADDS more details) SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- Rival parties once again failed Tuesday to agree on drawing electoral districts for general elections in April. Ruling Saenuri Party Chairman Kim Moo-sung, main opposition Mjnjoo Party Chairman