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#travel spendingS. Koreans traveling more but spending less
SEOUL, Feb. 20 (Yonhap) -- South Koreans traveling overseas spent a record amount last year, but spending per person declined, central bank data showed Wednesday. The current account for last ye... 09:04 Feb. 20 -
#Incheon airport rankingIncheon airport's global passenger volume ranking moves up 2 notches to fifth
SEOUL, Feb. 19 (Yonhap) -- The global ranking of Incheon International Airport, the gateway to Seoul, measured in terms of international passenger traffic, jumped by two notches to fifth last year,... 15:05 Feb. 19 -
#Seoul vacation subsidySeoul to offer vacation subsidy to low income earners
SEOUL, Feb. 19 (Yonhap) -- The Seoul government said Tuesday it will offer a vacation subsidy of 250,000 won (US$222) to 2,000 low-income workers this year, as part of an effort to reinvigorate the... 13:32 Feb. 19 -
#food-exportsS. Korea's food exports up 5.9 pct in January
SEJONG, Feb. 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's exports of agricultural and other food products rose 5.9 percent in January from a year earlier on increased demand from China and Japan, government data s... 12:00 Feb. 18 -
#ShinsegaeShinsegae's net profit jumps 32 pct in 2018 on extended outlets
SEOUL, Feb. 15 (Yonhap) -- Shinsegae Inc., a major South Korean retailer, said Friday its net profit surged 32 percent from a year earlier on the back of stellar performances from its department st... 14:57 Feb. 15 -
#Hyundai Duty FreeHyundai Duty Free to operate massive digital signage at its store
SEOUL, Feb. 14 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Department Store Duty Free Co., one of South Korea's duty-free operators, said Thursday that it will turn on a huge digital sign at its Seoul outlet starting late... 16:57 Feb. 14 -
#Seoul hotels-Valentine's DaySeoul hotels provide Valentine's Day events
SEOUL, Feb. 14 (Yonhap) -- Local hotels and resorts said Thursday they are offering various events and special packages to mark Valentine's Day Signiel, part of Lotte Hotels & Resorts, on Saturd... 16:42 Feb. 14 -
#Emart-biz plan(LEAD) Emart to focus on online sales, convenience stores
(ATTN: ADDS more details in last 2 paras) SEOUL, Feb. 14 (Yonhap) -- Emart Inc., South Korea's largest hypermarket chain, said Thursday that it aims to raise its online sales by 30 percent this yea... 15:43 Feb. 14 -
#Emart-biz planEmart to focus on online sales, convenience stores
SEOUL, Feb. 14 (Yonhap) -- Emart Inc., South Korea's largest hypermarket chain, said Thursday that it aims to raise its online sales by 30 percent this year, and open more convenience stores. Th... 14:44 Feb. 14 -
#Lotte Home Shopping-UNLotte Home Shopping joins U.N.'s corporate responsibility pact
SEOUL, Feb. 14 (Yonhap) -- Lotte Home Shopping Inc., a shopping unit of retail conglomerate Lotte, said Thursday that it has joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), a corporate responsibil... 14:33 Feb. 14 -
#Hanjin-biz planHanjin Group vows to improve transparency in corporate governance
SEOUL, Feb. 13 (Yonhap) -- Hanjin Group said Wednesday it will establish internal audit committees under its holding firm and logistics subsidiary to improve transparency in its business management... 17:55 Feb. 13 -
#POSCO Daewoo-UkrainePOSCO Daewoo buys grain terminal in Ukraine
SEOUL, Feb. 13 (Yonhap) -- POSCO Daewoo, a trading company of South Korea's largest steelmaker, POSCO, said Wednesday that it has purchased a grain export terminal in Ukraine in line with its ongoi... 15:54 Feb. 13 -
#Hyundai Merchant-earningsHyundai Merchant continues to suffer losses in 2018 on high fuel prices
SEOUL, Feb. 12 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Merchant Marine Co., South Korea's largest shipping firm by sales, said Tuesday that its operating loss widened last year from a year earlier due to unfavorable m... 17:49 Feb. 12 -
#instant meals-market growthS. Korea's instant meals market expands beyond single-person households
SEOUL, Feb. 11 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean market for instant meals has expanded beyond single-person households to the middle-aged population, the country's leading processed foods maker, CJ Chei... 16:32 Feb. 11 -
#Korean history
Today in Korean history
Feb. 12 1975 -- President Park Chung-hee wins a popular vote of confidence for his Yushin (Revitalizing Reforms) Constitution, which allows for his extended rule, following a national referendu... 14:00 Feb. 11 -
#Valentine's Day-chocolatesValentine's Day gifts switching from DIY to imports
SEOUL, Feb. 11 (Yonhap) -- Valentine's Day chocolate givers are switching back to buying packaged sweets instead of making their own, according to sales records from a leading online mall on Monday... 09:51 Feb. 11 -
#Hyundai Glovis-RussiaHyundai Glovis opens new office in Vladivostok
SEOUL, Feb. 8 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Glovis Co., a logistics unit of South Korean auto giant Hyundai Motor Group, said Friday it has opened an office in Vladivostok as it moves to expand its presence ... 19:11 Feb. 08 -
#makgeolli-alochol contentMakgeolli with low alcohol content gaining popularity
SEOUL, Feb. 7 (Yonhap) – Low-alcohol versions of the traditional alcoholic beverage "makgeolli" have gained popularity, mainly as a result of more people opting to drink alone, industry officials s... 10:28 Feb. 07 -
#Hite Jinro-CambodiaHite Jinro's soju exports to Cambodia soar 40 pct
SEOUL, Feb. 6 (Yonhap) -- Hite Jinro Co., a major South Korean liquor maker, said Wednesday its soju sales in Cambodia rose 41 percent on-year in 2018 on the back of the popularity of Korean pop cu... 11:06 Feb. 06
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