Новости за 09.10.2017

SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea marked the anniversary of the promulgation of Hangeul more than five centuries ago Monday with various events highlighting the history and value of the Korean alphabet. Considered one of the simplest and most l

(ATTN: CHANGES photos; ADDS Game 3 starters, other details; MINOR EDITS) BUSAN, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- The Lotte Giants blanked the NC Dinos 1-0 to even their Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) postseason series at one game apiece Monday. Starter Brook

BUSAN, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- At first glance, the Lotte Giants' 1-0 victory over the NC Dinos in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) postseason game Monday may seem like the product of a pitching duel. But this nail-biting contest at Sajik Stadium i

SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's financial market remained stable during the 10-day Chuseok holiday despite concerns surrounding North Korean provocations, state regulators said Monday. The Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) said after a ma

BUSAN, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- The Lotte Giants blanked the NC Dinos 1-0 to even their Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) postseason series at one game apiece Monday. Starter Brooks Raley tossed 5 1/3 shutout innings before leaving the game with a leg in

(ATTN: UPDATES with more details in last two paras) SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- One in three South Koreans have borrowed money to buy houses, and they took a greater amount of loans than other debtors, becoming one of the main reasons behind the balloon

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter wants to visit North Korea and hold talks with its leader Kim Jong-un to ease the tensions on the Korean Peninsula that have been sparked by Pyongyang's recent nuclear and missile tests,

SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will try to end their winless streak in international football when they take on Morocco this week. South Korea, ranked 51st in the latest FIFA rankings, will face No. 56 Morocco at Tissot Arena in Biel/Bienne

SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- North Korean official media made known Monday the list of the country's power elite through its VIP seating arrangement at a national event for the North's late leader Kim Jong-il. The Korean Central Broadcasting Station

SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's state-run nuclear operator said Monday modifications to its APR 1400 nuclear reactor design gained approval in Europe, paving the way for its export bid. The Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co. (KHNP) said the EU

SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- The North Korea risk triggered by the country's nuclear and missile provocations emerged as confidence in South Korea's economy started to gain some momentum, the head of the central bank said Monday. Bank of Korea (BOK) G

SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- Hite Jinro Co., South Korea's leading liquor maker, said Monday it has opened its first overseas soju pub in Vietnam, setting a goal to open over 20 such bars in the emerging market by 2020. The Korean-style covered stree

SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- The recent death of a South Korean Army soldier near a local shooting range has been attributed to a "stray bullet" caused by poor fire safety procedures, the defense ministry said Monday. The findings come after it conduc

SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Monday said promulgation of the Korean alphabet, known as "hangeul" here, can be linked with the spirit of democracy as he joined the country in celebrating the national holiday. Moon

SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- Slowdown in South Korea's economic recovery is expected to cause the country's growth rate to hover under 1 percent for the second quarter in a row, forecast data by the government, central bank and local think tanks showed Mo

SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- Tour buses that go round popular attractions in Seoul and other major cities are enjoying popularity not only among foreigners but also locals who want to rediscover history, industry data showed Monday. City tour buses p

SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- The number of passengers using South Korea's main gateway Incheon International Airport during the extended fall harvest holiday is expected to surpass the two million mark, its operator said Monday. Incheon International

(ATTN: UPDATES with Lotte's joint venture in paras 11-12) SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- Sales at South Korean duty-free stores fell during the extended holiday season compared to a year ago mainly due to a sharp drop in incoming Chinese travelers, industr

Oct. 10 1932 -- Korean independence fighter Lee Bong-chang, who attempted to assassinate Japanese Emperor Hirohito, dies at a prison in Japan. The Korean Peninsula was under Japanese colonial rule from 1910 to 1945. 1990 -- South and Nor

SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- LG Uplus Corp., South Korea's No. 3 mobile carrier, said Monday it has successfully tested an ultra high-definition (UHD) quality TV service in a 5G network environment. LG Uplus said it used 5G equipment by Chinese networ

SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Hyundai Merchant Marines Co. (HMM) ranked No. 1 in the world in terms of on-time performance of its ships, industry data showed Monday, the first time it topped the list. According to SeaIntel's latest report

By Lee Chi-dong SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- Defense companies belonging to South Korea's Hanwha Group have participated in a major defense expo underway in Washington D.C., as they strive to tap into the vast U.S. and Latin American markets, coprporate

SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- More than 200 South Korean firms are poised to showcase various Internet of Things (IoT) application services and products at an international exhibition in Seoul slated for later this week as Internet connections are penetrat

SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean economy is currently in an expansionary stage that is notable for being very long and sluggish, the parliamentary budget office said Monday. The report by National Assembly Budget Office (NABO) based on va

SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- The value of stock assets held by Samsung Group chairman Lee Kun-hee and his heir Lee Jae-yong grew 5 trillion won (US$4.36 billion) this year thanks to a rally of its flagship unit Samsung Electronics Co. on the local bourse,