Новости за 26.04.2018

(ATTN: ADDS KDB's confirmation on deal) SEOUL, April 26 (Yonhap) -- General Motors Co. on Thursday signed a conditional agreement with the Seoul government to help resolve the liquidity problems facing its South Korean unit, the state-run Korea Devel

SEOUL, April 26 (Yonhap) -- A team of South Korean and U.S. commandos participating in the Foal Eagle field training on Thursday provided assistance to an injured South Korean farmer south of Seoul, the allies' command said. The farmer in his 50s w

GOYANG, South Korea, April 26 (Yonhap) -- A denuclearization deal between North Korea and the United States, if reached, could have a greater chance of surviving a future change in the U.S. administration now than at any other time, North Korea experts

(ATTN: ADDS further details in last three paras) SEOUL, April 26 (Yonhap) -- General Motors Co. signed a conditional agreement with the Seoul government to help resolve the liquidity problems facing its South Korean unit, corporate sources said Thurs

SEOUL, April 26 (Yonhap) -- Prosecutors on Thursday demanded five- to seven-year prison terms for former President Park Geun-hye's three spy chiefs for illegally providing her with money from state coffers while in office. Prosecutors from the Seo

GOYANG, South Korea, April 26 (Yonhap) -- Experts said Thursday North Korea's latest diplomatic drive reflects its strategic choice to become a normal state instead of a nuclear power, which they view as heralding an existential threat to the regime in

(ATTN: CHANGES headline and lead; ADDS details throughout) SEOUL, April 26 (Yonhap) -- General Motors Co. signed a conditional agreement with the Seoul government to help resolve the liquidity problems facing its South Korean unit, corporate sources

(ATTN: UPDATES with more info throughout) JEONGSEON, South Korea, April 26 (Yonhap) -- Two people were killed and another went missing Thursday after an explosion at a mine in a northeastern county in Gangwon Province, authorities said. The acci

SEOUL, April 26 (Yonhap) -- Bob de Jong, former Dutch Olympic speed skating champion who coached South Korea to a record-setting performance at the PyeongChang Winter Olympics, will not return to the team, the national skating federation said Thursday.

SEOUL, April 26 (Yonhap) -- Doosan Heavy Industries Co., South Korea's top power equipment maker, said Thursday its first-quarter profit fell 38 percent from a year earlier largely due to foreign exchange loss. Net profit reached 23.1 billion won (

BEIJING, April 26 (Yonhap) -- China voiced its hopes on Thursday for a successful inter-Korean summit as the leaders of South and North Korea prepare for a historic meeting to negotiate denuclearization and a lasting peace. "The inter-Korean summit

(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; ADDS image, closing share price at bottom; UPDATES with minor edits) SEOUL, April 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korean retail giant Lotte said Thursday it has sold one of its four Chinese units to local retailer Wumei Holdings I

GOYANG, South Korea, April 26 (Yonhap) -- South and North Korea wrapped up their preparations for a meeting between their leaders Thursday with one final rehearsal of the historic inter-Korean summit. The rehearsal of what will be a third inter-Kor

SEJONG, April 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea plans to sell a combined 7.9 trillion won (US$7.34 billion) in state bonds next month, the finance ministry said Thursday. The government will issue 1.75 trillion won in bonds with a maturity of three years

JEONGSEON, South Korea, April 26 (Yonhap) -- Six people have been buried and two others are missing after an explosion at a mine in a northeastern county in Gangwon Province, authorities said Thursday. The accident happened at around 3:55 p.m. whe

The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Thursday. ---------------- S. Korea, U.S. to stop military drills on summit day SEOUL -- South Korea and the United States have decided to suspend their an

(ATTN: ADDS details throughout) By Kang Yoon-seung SEOUL, April 26 (Yonhap) -- LG Electronics Inc. said Thursday its first-quarter operating profit moved up 20.2 percent on-year helped by robust sales of premium home appliances, although its handset

SEOUL, April 26 (Yonhap) -- Five major discount store chain operators in South Korea agreed on Thursday to cut the use of plastic bags as the country struggles to reduce disposable waste items, E-Mart Inc. said. Five hypermarket chain operators, in

(ATTN: ADDS Samsung Electronics closing share price in para 6) SEOUL, April 26 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co.' dramatic stock split next week could help spur trading of big-cap shares and boost their value, but sustainable growth will be determin

SEOUL, April 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States have decided to suspend their annual combined military drills on the inter-Korean summit day this week, defense authorities here said Thursday. The South Korean military will instead foc

(ATTN: ADDS analyst comment and stock price in paras 5-8) By Choi Kyong-ae SEOUL, April 26 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea's biggest carmaker by sales, said Thursday its first-quarter net profit plunged 48 percent on the strong won and we

BUSAN, April 26 (Yonhap) -- A coalition of South Korean civic groups on Thursday lodged a protest with Japan over its criticism of Seoul's plan to serve a dessert featuring South Korea's easternmost islets of Dokdo at the upcoming inter-Korean summit.

(ATTN: UPDATES closing share price in last para) By Kang Yoon-seung SEOUL, April 26 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. said Thursday its first-quarter net profit advanced 52.11 percent from a year earlier, following improved returns from its crucial

SEOUL, April 26 (Yonhap) -- LG Group said Thursday it decided to take over Austrian automotive lighting system firm ZKW Group in a deal estimated at 1.44 trillion won (US$1.34 billion) in a bid to diversify its business portfolio. The South Korean

(ATTN: ADDS details in paras 3-4) SEOUL, April 26 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Mobis Co., South Korea's biggest auto parts maker by sales, said Thursday its first-quarter net profit fell 39 percent on the strong won and sluggish demand in China. Net profit