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#Hyundai constructionHyundai E&C signs partnership with Indonesia's largest builder
SEOUL, Oct. 10 (Yonhap) – Hyundai Engineering & Construction Co., a major builder in South Korea, said Thursday it has signed a partnership with Indonesia's largest builder to tap deeper into the S... 09:28 Oct. 10 -
#S Korea-FTA(News Focus) S. Korea accelerating move to expand FTA territory amid protectionism
By Kang Yoon-seung SEOUL, Oct. 10 (Yonhap) -- For South Korea, an open and small economy, selling goods overseas may be the most viable source of income, and that's why the country is ratcheting up... 09:00 Oct. 10 -
#S Korea-Japan talkSeoul, Tokyo to hold talks over WTO dispute this week
By Kang Yoon-seung SEOUL, Oct. 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's trade ministry said Thursday it will hold bilateral talks with Japan this week to discuss the on-going trade row between the two Asian ne... 09:00 Oct. 10 -
#FTC
7 firms fined 12.7 bln won over collusion
SEJONG, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's antitrust watchdog said Wednesday it has levied a combined 12.7 billion won (US$10.6 million) in fines on seven companies for allegedly rigging bids for tra... 19:25 Oct. 09 -
#construction
One in 10 S. Korean builders make less profit than expenses for 3rd yr in 2018: report
SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- More than one out of every 10 construction companies in South Korea made less profit than their interest expenses for a third consecutive year in 2018, a report showed Wed... 13:12 Oct. 09 -
#global competitivenessS. Korea ranks 13th in global competitiveness: WEF report
SEJONG, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's ranking in global competitiveness rose by two notches this year due to macroeconomic stability and a high level of information technology, a report showed We... 07:01 Oct. 09 -
#S Korea-industrial technologyS. Korea to expand technology ties with Germany
SEOUL, Oct. 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's industry ministry said Tuesday it plans to expand cooperation with Germany to bolster its competitiveness in the industrial areas vulnerable to Japan's expor... 11:00 Oct. 08 -
#Samsung HeavySamsung Heavy to build 6 of world's largest container ship for US$920 mln
By Joo Kyung-don SEOUL, Oct. 8 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Heavy Industries Co., a major shipbuilder in South Korea, said Tuesday it has secured a US$920 million order to build six of the world's largest c... 10:29 Oct. 08 -
#GS Engineering
GS E&C buys stake in Turkish firm for plant project
SEOUL, Oct. 8 (Yonhap) -- GS Engineering & Construction Co., a major builder in South Korea, said Tuesday it will buy a stake in a Turkish construction company in order to potentially participate i... 10:01 Oct. 08 -
#tax revenueTax revenue tallied at 209.5 tln won through August
SEJONG, Oct. 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea collected 209.5 trillion won (US$175.1 billion) in taxes in the first eight months of the year, 3.7 trillion won less compared with a year earlier, the financ... 09:41 Oct. 08 -
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#S Korea-Colombia FTAS. Korea, Colombia vow to better utilize FTA, bolster ties
By Kang Yoon-seung SEOUL, Oct. 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Colombia agreed on Tuesday to expand economic ties by better utilizing their bilateral free-trade agreement (FTA). Since the implemen... 06:00 Oct. 08 -
(2nd LD) Van-hailing service Tada's expansion plan irks authorities
(ATTN: CHANGES headline; ADDS transportation ministry's response in 4-6) By Choi Kyong-ae SEOUL, Oct. 7 (Yonhap) -- The operator of rental van-hailing service Tada said Monday it will sharply incr... 18:08 Oct. 07 -
#LG ChemLG Chem stocks hit 52-week low on grim Q3 earnings outlook, ESS woes
SEOUL, Oct. 7 (Yonhap) -- Shares of South Korea's largest chemical firm, LG Chem, hit a 52-week low during Monday trading on the Seoul bourse following a grim third-quarter earnings outlook and con... 16:22 Oct. 07 -
#Latin America
(LEAD) S. Korea to help migrant issue in Latin America
(ATTN: RECASTS throughout with signing of letter of intent and details in paras 1-7; CHANGES headline) SEJONG, Oct. 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korea signed a letter of intent Monday with the Inter-America... 15:29 Oct. 07 -
#steelmakersSteelmakers raise prices amid higher material costs
By Joo Kyung-don SEOUL, Oct. 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korean steelmakers are raising the prices of their steel products to reflect increased costs of raw materials, industry sources said Monday, though ... 11:17 Oct. 07 -
#S Korea-smart city deal
S. Korea, IDB to jointly invest in Latin American smart city projects
SEOUL, Oct. 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has partnered with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to jointly invest in Latin American smart city projects, Seoul's transport ministry said Monday. ... 11:00 Oct. 07 -
#S Korea-Indonesia CEPAS. Korea, Indonesia to hold 10th round of trade talks
By Kang Yoon-seung SEOUL, Oct. 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's trade ministry said Monday it plans to hold another round of negotiations with Indonesia on a comprehensive trade agreement, as Asia's No.... 11:00 Oct. 07 -
#Latin America
S. Korea calls for expansion of economic ties with Latin America
SEJONG, Oct. 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's finance minister called Monday for the expansion of economic cooperation with Latin American countries beyond agricultural products and manufacturing goods.... 10:39 Oct. 07
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(LEAD) S. Korea to hold discussions on developing-country status
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Samsung updates software of Galaxy S10, Note 10 over fingerprint flaw
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(2nd LD) LG Display swings to net loss in Q3 on falling LCD prices
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(2nd LD) S. Korea strongly advises against liquid e-cigarette use over health risks
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Foreign capital inflows indicate room for S. Korean monetary policy
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Gas stations in S. Korea becoming logistics hubs for couriers
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BOK's rate cut on the table amid increased downside risks
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Tech startups bring changes to conservative construction sector
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S. Korea accelerating move to expand FTA territory amid protectionism
