Новости за 09.05.2017

SEOUL, May 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Saudi Arabia agreed Tuesday to set up a joint body as they seek to cooperate in autos, shipbuilding and five other sectors, South Korea's trade ministry said Tuesday. The Vision 2030 Joint Group is meant to

BEIJING, May 9 (Yonhap) -- China said Tuesday that it has invited North Korean officials to a forum on its regional economic development plan to be held in Beijing next week. China will host the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation on

(ATTN: UPDATES with assessment by S. Korean financial body in last 4 paras) SEOUL, May 9 (Yonhap) -- If history is any guide, South Korea's stock market is likely to extend its rally after voters cast their ballots to choose the country's next preside

SEOUL, May 9 (Yonhap) -- If history is any guide, South Korea's stock market is likely to extend its rally after voters cast their ballots to choose the country's next president. Based on market data on the bourse's performance during the first ye

SEOUL, May 9 (Yonhap) -- FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Tuesday congratulated South Korean football chief Chung Mong-gyu on earning a position at the global football body. Chung, head of the Korea Football Association (KFA), was elected by accl

(ATTN: ADDS more details in last 5 paras, photo) SEOUL, May 9 (Yonhap) -- Sales of dust masks and air purifiers soared in South Korea as citizens become increasingly concerned about seasonal fine and yellow dust here, industry data showed Tuesday.

(ATTN: ADDS more info in last 3 paras) SEOUL, May 9 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Tuesday reiterated its resolve to continue to fight against the United States as it marked the first anniversary of its leader being elected the chairman of the ruling part

(ATTN: UPDATES with U.S. expert's career in 5th para, Norway's role in paras 8-13, Seoul's response to Kyodo report in last 5 paras; CHANGES dateline) OSLO/SEOUL, May 9 (Yonhap) -- North Korean officials began informal talks with a group of American e

By Woo Jae-yeon SEOUL, May 9 (Yonhap) -- Israeli Ehud Rassabi spent the last decade dedicating himself to making his country a better place for the disabled. But the volunteering helped him more than he helped the handicapped, and enriched his life lik

SEOUL, May 9 (Yonhap) -- K-pop idol group BTS, also known as the Bangtan Boys, will attend the Billboard Music Awards 2017 next month, its management agency said Tuesday. Big Hit Entertainment confirmed the boy group will attend the global music fe

(ATTN: ADDS details in last 4 paras) SEOUL, May 9 (Yonhap) -- Transactions by South Korea's private equity firms slipped 30.4 percent on year in 2016 amid a lack of mega buyout deals, government data showed Tuesday. Local private equity groups in

SEOUL, May 9 (Yonhap) -- Choo Shin-soo of the Texas Rangers has hit his 150th career major league home run. Choo launched a solo shot off Brad Hand of the San Diego Padres at Petco Park in San Diego on Monday (local time) in the top of the seventh

SEOUL, May 9 (Yonhap) -- Sales of dust masks and air purifiers soared in South Korea as citizens become increasingly concerned about seasonal fine and yellow dust here, industry data showed Tuesday. Originating from deserts in southern Mongolia and

May 10 1948 -- Southern Korea holds a general election for 198 lawmakers, an action that led to the formation of a government separate from that of northern Korea. North Korea established its government in September of that year. 1967 --

The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Tuesday. ---------------- (2nd LD) S. Koreans cast ballots in presidential election SEOUL -- Tens of millions of South Koreans were casting their votes Tues

SEOUL, May 9 (Yonhap) -- Transactions by South Korea's private equity firms slipped 30.4 percent on year in 2016 amid a lack of mega buyout deals, government data showed Tuesday. Local private equity groups invested a total of 8.9 trillion won (US

WASHINGTON, May 8 (Yonhap) -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) kept its forecast for South Korea's economic growth for this year on hold at 2.7 percent, despite signs of a recovery in the country's exports. The projection by the IMF is slightl

SEOUL, May 9 (Yonhap) -- Host South Korea will bring back heroes of the past for the opening ceremony of the FIFA U-20 World Cup later this month, organizers said Tuesday. The top youth football competition will kick off on May 20 at Jeonju World C

SEOUL, May 9 (Yonhap) -- North Korea said Tuesday that the conservative bloc in South Korea should not be allowed to take power again as South Korea held its presidential election. In a move apparently aimed at intervening in the South's politics,

(ATTN: UPDATES with new reports on Trump's strategy in last 8 paras; ADDS photo) OSLO, May 8 (Yonhap) -- North Korean officials began informal talks Monday with a group of American experts in Oslo, Norway, amid speculation that Washington may seek dia

SEOUL, May 9 (Yonhap) -- Naver Corp., South Korea's top Internet portal operator, plans to unveil an artificial intelligence (AI) embedded smart speaker, the WAVE, this summer, industry sources said Tuesday. According to the sources, Naver and its

SEOUL, May 9 (Yonhap) -- Major South Korean discount retailers saw their sales edge up 1.8 percent last year to exceed 40 trillion won (US$35.3 billion) for the first time ever, largely thanks to an increase in new outlets, industry data showed Tuesday

OSLO, May 8 (Yonhap) -- North Korean officials began informal talks Monday with a group of American experts in Oslo, Norway, amid speculation that Washington may seek dialogue with Pyongyang, diplomatic sources said. It's their first Track II meeti

SEOUL, May 9 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Tuesday reiterated its resolve to continue to fight against the United States as it marked the first anniversary of its leader being elected the chairman of the ruling party. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un b

SEOUL, May 9 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. and Samsung Heavy Industries Co. have clinched orders valued at a combined US$1 billion to build very large crude carriers (VLCCs), industry sources said Tuesday. According to the sources, Hyund