Новости за 28.08.2017

SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- The head of South Korea's central bank on Monday lashed out at recent comments by a presidential aide that the low key rate is problematic. Officials "should be careful in making comments that could affect the financial

By Joo Kyung-don PAJU, South Korea, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- FC Augsburg's South Korean midfielder Koo Ja-cheol said Monday he doesn't feel bothered by the prospect of taking on a more defensive role for the national team against Iran in the World Cup qual

By Joo Kyung-don PAJU, South Korea, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's national football team head coach Shin Tae-yong said Monday he doesn't want to engage in a "psychological game" with Iranian tactician Carlo Queiroz ahead of the teams' World Cup qu

By Joo Kyung-don PAJU, South Korea, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- Having returned to action after an arm fracture two months ago, South Korean football attacker Son Heung-min on Monday declared himself fit for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. The Tottenha

By Joo Kyung-don PAJU, South Korea, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- Rising South Korean football striker Hwang Hee-chan said Monday added confidence has been the difference maker for the young European club season. The 21-year-old forward for FC Red Bull Salz

(ATTN: ADDS more info from para 10) SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has been conducting a large-scale campaign to sort out disgruntled citizens amid growing public fatigue over toughened international sanctions against the impoverished state, Se

SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in on Monday urged government officials to fight corruption both in the public and private sectors, noting efforts to build a fairer and more just nation began with efforts to protect people from all walks

By Chang Dong-woo SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- VIXX LR, a sub-unit of K-pop boy band VIXX, on Monday released its second EP album "Whisper," armed with a fresh sound and the spirit of creativity unbound from its larger mother band. "We were asked a

(ATTN: ADDS photo; UPDATES with new info from para 3) SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has been conducting a large-scale campaign to sort out disgruntled citizens amid growing public fatigue over toughened international sanctions against the imp

(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead paras; UPDATES with additional remarks from President Moon, minor changes throughout) SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in on Monday ordered the country's military to further enhance its defense readiness, call

(ATTN: RECASTS caption) SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- Another South Korean woman who was forced into sexual servitude by Japan during World War II died Monday, a civic group said, reducing the total number of the country's surviving victims to 36. The

SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has been conducting a large-scale campaign to sort out disgruntled citizens amid growing public fatigue over toughened international sanctions against the impoverished state, Seoul's spy agency said Monday. Du

SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. said Monday it agreed to join U.S. 20th Century Fox and Japan-based Panasonic Corp. to expand the ecosystem for the High Dynamic Range (HDR) 10 Plus technology. The South Korean tech giant said the

The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Monday. ---------------- World Veterinary Congress opens to discuss health of humans, animals, environment INCHEON -- Thousands of veterinarians gathered M

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SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- After announcing a 42-man roster for an upcoming tournament open only to young players on Monday, South Korean national baseball manager Sun Dong-yol rued the dearth of catchers and right-handed bats in their early 20s. S

INCHEON, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- Thousands of veterinarians gathered Monday in Incheon, west of Seoul, to discuss ways to enhance the health of humans, animals and the environment around the world. In a speech opening the 33rd World Veterinary Congress

SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co., a local shipbuilder, said Monday that it has received a 135 billion won (US$120 million) order to build four bulk carriers. In a regulatory filing, the South Korean shipyard said it will deliver

SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Monday issued a special warning on transactions with 20 Chinese, North Korean and other foreign entities and individuals that were put on the United States' sanctions list for helping finance the North's develo

SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has replaced its top envoy to Uganda, Pyongyang's state media said Monday, as the African country cut its military and security cooperation with the North last year. North Korea appointed Jong Tong-hak as its

SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. said Monday it plans to inject some US$7 billion in China over the next three years to expand the production of NAND flash memory products. The investment will be made by its Chinese subsidiary, Sa

SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- Constitutional Court Justice-nominee Lee You-jung struggled Monday to quell growing controversy over her ideological orientation, pledging to strictly maintain political neutrality if appointed. Since President Moon Jae-i

SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korean teen golf sensation Choi Hye-jin said Monday she'd like to win the top rookie award on the home tour next year. Once a hot-shot amateur, Choi turned professional last Thursday, a day after her 18th birthday.

(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; ADDS bond yields at bottom) SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks finished lower on Monday, ending a run of gains for four straight sessions, as foreign investors cashed in recent gains due to the local currency

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