Новости за 29.05.2017

SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's new President Moon Jae-in had his first phone talks with French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday and expressed hope that the two countries will be able to develop their strategic partnership by holding meeting

By Joo Kyung-don CHEONAN, May 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korean goalkeeper Song Bum-keun said Monday he is confident of making saves in penalty shootouts if his team enters such situations at the FIFA U-20 World Cup. Host South Korea will face Portugal

(ATTN: UPDATES with new sponsor at bottom) SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- A Seoul court on Monday rejected an application for an injunction to stop the national skating federation from selecting its new corporate sponsor. South Korean sports apparel br

(ATTN: CHANGES photo; ADDS more comments in last 2 paras) By Joo Kyung-don CHEONAN, South Korea, May 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korean football coach Shin Tae-yong said Monday his side will have to stay alert at all times when they play against Portugal in

By Joo Kyung-don CHEONAN, South Korea, May 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's under-20 national football team captain Lee Sang-min said the players have so far showed only half of the things that they've prepared for the U-20 World Cup. Host South Korea

By Joo Kyung-don CHEONAN, South Korea, May 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korean football coach Shin Tae-yong said Monday his side will have to stay alert at all times when they play against Portugal in their first knockout match of the FIFA U-20 World Cup.

(ATTN: RECASTS headline, throughout) SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- Bulgaria, the Czech Republic and Romania have suspended imports of workers from North Korea amid criticism that Pyongyang is extorting money earned by their people overseas, according to a

SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- Air Pohang, a new regional carrier, said Monday it aims to start commercial operations later this year as the local air transportation market is undergoing a period of growth. The Pohang-based carrier obtained a business

The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Monday. ---------------- (3rd LD) Moon asks for 'understanding' over controversial nominations SEOUL -- President Moon Jae-in on Monday asked for understan

[https://youtu.be/6yCidlKH6wo] SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- Upcoming South Korean period film "Warriors of the Dawn" held a screening on May 25, prior to its release set for May 31, which was specifically for VIPs including its cast's fellow acting s

(ATTN: ADDS more info in para 13) SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in on Monday asked for understanding over a controversy surrounding his prime minister nominee amid repeated demands for his apology from opposition parties. "I ask for

SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co., a small-sized shipbuilder here, said Monday that it has clinched a 134 billion won (US$120 million) deal to build two ships. Under the deal with a European customer, Hyundai Mipo will deliver the

SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- The National Assembly will hold a two-day confirmation hearing for Constitutional Court President-nominee Kim Yi-su next month, parliamentary officials said Monday. The special parliamentary hearing panel consisting of 13

SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. said Monday it has not reached a decision on investing funds to expand its 3D NAND flash facilities in China. Through a regulatory filing, the South Korean tech giant said it is considering various

(ATTN: CHANGES slug, headline; RECASTS lead paras to change formal title of the security advisor to chairman of the National Security Office instead of the National Security Council as previously sent; ADDS photo) SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- The top sec

(ATTN: UPDATES with more details, information in paras 13-15) SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in stressed the importance of good relations with Asian and European nations, including Russia, vowing to further improve Seoul's d

SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korean Defense Minister Han Min-koo held a series of meetings Monday with visiting U.S. lawmakers, during which they reaffirmed a robust alliance, his ministry said. Han met with Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-TX), the chair

SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Co.s' i30N hot hatches completed a 24-hour endurance race in Germany last weekend, performing better than last year, the company said Monday. Hyundai sent two i30N hatchback models to the 2017 24 Hours Nurbu

(ATTN: ADDS bond yields at bottom) SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks ended slightly lower Monday on increased selling by institutions. The Korean won fell against the U.S. dollar. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index shed 2.

(ATTN: COMBINES with separate story sent under slug opposition-PM nominee; UPDATES with minor changes; RESTRUCTURES) SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in on Monday asked for understanding over a controversy surrounding his prime minister no

SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Motors Corp. said Monday they will continue to help their contractors hire talented employees to ensure mutual growth. In the past five years, Hyundai and Kia have arranged job fairs to help thei

SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- The chairman of the presidential National Security Council (NSC) reaffirmed South Korea's commitment to a stronger alliance with the United States Monday during a meeting with the visiting chair of the U.S. House Armed Service

SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- A South Korean woman in her 30s has gone missing in Laos while traveling alone in the country's popular waterfall area, the foreign ministry here said Monday. The woman, whose name was not given by the ministry, went to s

SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Monday strongly condemned the leftist Moon Jae-in government's move to maintain a specific presidential panel, set up by its predecessor, asserting the idea is "against public sentiment expressed by candlelight

SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- Bulgaria said Monday that it has suspended imports of workers from North Korea amid criticism that Pyongyang is extorting money earned by their people overseas. The action was taken along with the Czech Republic and Romani