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#OECDOECD keeps S. Korea's 2023 growth outlook at 1.5 pct
By Kang Yoon-seung SEOUL, Sept. 19 (Yonhap) -- The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) on Tuesday maintained South Korea's growth outlook and inflation forecast for 2023 at... 18:00 Sep. 19 -
#LG Electronics(LEAD) LG Electronics hosts conference to boost smart TV biz
(ATTN: CHANGES comments in paras 3-4; UPDATES with more details in paras 7-9, photos) SEOUL, Sept. 19 (Yonhap) -- LG Electronics Inc. said Tuesday it held a global conference aimed at enhancing its... 14:03 Sep. 19 -
#ASFS. Korea to up quarantine efforts against African swine fever during Chuseok
SEOUL, Sept. 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will implement stronger quarantine steps during the upcoming Chuseok holiday to curb the spread of African swine fever (ASF) following the recent outbreak of... 11:00 Sep. 19 -
#LG Energy SolutionLG Energy Solution raises US$1 bln in green bond sale
SEOUL, Sept. 19 (Yonhap) -- LG Energy Solution Ltd. (LGES) said Tuesday it has raised US$1 billion by selling global green bonds, a funding that will help the battery maker move forward with its ag... 10:44 Sep. 19 -
#LG ElectronicsLG Electronics hosts conference to boost smart TV biz
SEOUL, Sept. 19 (Yonhap) -- LG Electronics Inc. said Tuesday it held a global conference aimed at enhancing its smart TV content and platform business. The South Korean tech company said some 30... 10:00 Sep. 19 -
#Hyundai Motor-wage dealHyundai Motor union vote to accept 2023 wage deal
SEOUL, Sept. 19 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Co. said Tuesday its unionized workers have voted to accept this year's wage deal, averting a strike for the fifth consecutive year. The deal includes a... 00:17 Sep. 19 -
#airplanePolice investigating after box cutter found inside Jin Air airplane at Incheon airport
SEOUL, Sept. 18 (Yonhap) -- Police launched an investigation Monday after a box cutter was found inside a Jin Air airplane pending a takeoff from Incheon International Airport, officials said. ... 15:26 Sep. 18 -
#Today in Korean history
Today in Korean history
Sept. 19 1980 -- South Korea and France sign a fishery accord. 2000 -- The South Korean women's archery team wins the gold medal in the group competition at the Sydney Olympics. The South K... 14:00 Sep. 18 -
#KEPCOFormer 4-term lawmaker appointed as new KEPCO chief
SEOUL, Sept. 18 (Yonhap) -- Kim Dong-cheol, a former four-term lawmaker, on Monday was appointed as the new CEO of the troubled state-run utility firm Korea Electric Power Corp. (KEPCO), company of... 13:37 Sep. 18 -
#Yonhap News Summary
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Monday. ----------------- (LEAD) S. Korea to invest US$218 mln to develop improved bunker-buster missile S... 13:30 Sep. 18 -
#radiation testS. Korea to expand emergency seawater radiation tests amid Fukushima woes
SEOUL, Sept. 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will strengthen emergency seawater radiation tests by adding more coastal spots to ease public concerns about Japan's release of contaminated water from its ... 11:34 Sep. 18 -
#tax revenueS. Korea's tax revenue estimate for 2023 revised down to 341.4 tln won
By Kang Yoon-seung SEJONG, Sept. 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's finance ministry said Monday it has revised down its annual tax revenue estimate to 341.4 trillion won (US$256.7 billion), mainly due t... 11:00 Sep. 18 -
#SK BroadbandSK Broadband, Netflix agree to end 'net usage fee' battle
SEOUL, Sept. 18 (Yonhap) -- SK Broadband Co., a major South Korean internet service provider, said Monday that it will end the yearslong legal battle with Netflix over network usage fees. "We ag... 11:00 Sep. 18 -
#economy
(LEAD) S. Korea to invest 2.2 tln won in advanced factory clusters through 2028
(ATTN: UPDATES with details in para 3, last 3 paras) By Kang Yoon-seung SEJONG, Sept. 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea plans to invest around 2.2 trillion won (US$1.65 billion) through 2028 to establish ... 09:12 Sep. 18 -
Imports of Japanese seafood dip for 5th month in Aug.
SEOUL, Sept. 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korean imports of Japanese seafood fell for the fifth consecutive month in August on concerns over Japan's release of treated radioactive water, government data sh... 08:02 Sep. 18 -
#economy
S. Korea to invest 2.2 tln won in advanced factory clusters through 2028
By Kang Yoon-seung SEJONG, Sept. 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea plans to invest around 2.2 trillion won (US$1.65 billion) through 2028 to establish industrial clusters for cutting-edge technologies, th... 08:00 Sep. 18 -
#dailies-editorials
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Sept. 18)
Lee must stop his hunger strike Democratic Party (DP) leader Lee Jae-myung has been on a "hunger strike" for 19 days. As his health worsens, DP lawmakers ask him to end the strike. But Lee does hi... 06:59 Sep. 18 -
#dailies-editorials
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Sept. 18)
Dangerous deal Defense and diplomacy should go hand in hand North Korean leader Kim Jong-un left Russia Sunday, heading back to Pyongyang nearly a week after he left it. The postmortem of Kim's... 06:59 Sep. 18 -
#dailies-editorials
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Sept. 18)
Dangerous deal Moscow must be held responsible if it helps NK upgrade weapons Military cooperation between North Korea and Russia is looming large. The recent summit between North Korean leader Ki... 06:59 Sep. 18
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Yoon promotes Expo bid in France, seeks stronger ties with Vietnam
