Новости за 17.08.2018

By Yoo Jee-ho JAKARTA, Aug. 17 (Yonhap) -- Video analysis is a tried and tested method for sports teams and athletes preparing for matches. But videos can also be a motivational tool. When teams are mired in a losing skid, coaches may show their playe

SEOUL, Aug. 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has denied a claim by U.S. activist fund Elliott Associates that it gave discreet backing for a 2015 merger of two Samsung units and caused the firm to suffer losses from what it calls an unfair deal, a document f

The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Friday. ------------------ South Korea hit by longest, most severe heat wave in 2018 SEOUL -- South Korea was gripped by the longest, most severe heat wave in

SEOUL, Aug. 17 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Securities Co. said Friday it voluntarily withdrew its application for the right to issue promissory notes following state penalties over its recent fat-finger chaos. The local brokerage firm has sought state appr

(ATTN: ADDS more info in last 4 paras) SEOUL, Aug. 17 (Yonhap) -- The top diplomats of South Korea and Qatar held talks in Seoul on Friday to strengthen cooperation over a range of bilateral and regional issues, including security on the Korean Penins

SEOUL, Aug. 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea was gripped by the longest, most severe heat wave in its recorded history this year, breaking the record set in 1994, the state weather agency said Friday. Between June 1 and Aug. 16, the nationwide average te

(ATTN: ADDS bond yields at bottom) SEOUL, Aug. 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks closed slightly higher Friday on the latest news reports that the United States and China will resume trade talks later this month, analysts said. The local currency gai

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SEOUL, Aug. 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States have reaffirmed their resolve to develop a "comprehensive and strategic" partnership in atomic energy, including cooperation on nuclear reactor exports, Seoul's foreign ministry said Friday.

PALEMBANG, Indonesia, Aug. 17 (Yonhap) -- Rowers from South Korea and North Korea are focusing on building teamwork for the 18th Asian Games as they aim to produce meaningful results beyond unity. At the ongoing Asian Games in Indonesia, the South

SEOUL, Aug. 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks closed slightly higher Friday on the latest news reports that the United States and China will resume trade talks later this month, analysts said. The local currency gained ground against the U.S. greenbac

SEJONG, Aug. 17 (Yonhap) -- Some 11,400 BMW vehicles have yet to be inspected for safety as of Friday, with about 7,900 of them having received reservations to undergo checks, the transport ministry said. The German automaker recalled 106,317 BMW c

[https://youtu.be/iFlVvzqHL20] SEOUL, Aug. 17 (Yonhap) -- Girl group Berry Good held a media showcase for its first full-length album "Free Travel" on Aug. 16. "Green Apple," the lead song off the album, is a refreshing summer dance number fea

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(ATTN: ADDS possible scenarios in para 16-17) SEOUL, Aug. 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's state pension fund is on course to be depleted in 2057 under the existing system, studies showed Friday, with the pension operator suggesting two major options to k

SEOUL, Aug. 17 (Yonhap) -- Friday's closing prices (KRW) of KOSPI 200 stocks traded on the main Korea Stock Exchange. HankookShellOil 343,000 DN 2,000 KCC 333,000 DN 6,000 SeAhStl 75,200 UP 1,200 Bukwan

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(ATTN: CHANGES headline, dateline; ADDS comments of Seoul experts from 9th para) SEOUL/MEXICO CITY, Aug. 17 (Yonhap) -- Choe Ryong-hae, known as North Korea's second most powerful man, is visiting Cuba to discuss ways to improve the countries' bilater

(ATTN: ADDS responses of activists in last 3 paras) SEOUL, Aug. 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's state pension fund is on course to be depleted in 2057 under the existing system, studies showed Friday, with the pension operator suggesting two major option