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#GS CaltexGS units partner with U.S. mobility startup Lime
SEOUL, Nov. 19 (Yonhap) -- Two affiliates of energy and construction-centered GS Group said Tuesday they have formed a partnership with U.S. micro-mobility startup Lime to offer better mobility ser... 10:05 Nov. 19 -
#S Korea Catalonia travelS. Korea lowers travel advisory for Catalonia
SEOUL, Nov. 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea lowered its travel alert for Catalonia, in northeastern Spain, on Monday as the unrest stemming from a pro-independence movement has eased, the foreign minist... 19:37 Nov. 18 -
Airlines to cut fuel surcharges on int'l routes in Dec.
SEOUL, Nov. 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korean airlines will lower their fuel surcharges on international routes in December to mirror a fall in jet fuel prices, industry sources said Monday. The surchar... 14:39 Nov. 18 -
#luxury brands-S Korea(News Focus) Luxury fashion powerhouses rush into S. Korean market
By Kim Han-joo SEOUL, Nov. 17 (Yonhap) -- When it comes to purchasing luxury and premium products and services, South Koreans are almost on par with other major countries. Indeed, South Koreans' lov... 12:02 Nov. 17 -
#PC bang(Yonhap Feature) Korean internet cafes upgrade foods to lure hungry gamers
By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, Nov. 15 (Yonhap) -- Kim Ji-soo goes to a PC bang, or Korean-style internet cafe, once or twice a week to play his favorite online game, League of Legends, but there's another... 09:50 Nov. 15 -
#Hyundai MerchantHyundai Merchant Q3 losses narrow on increased sales, cost-cutting efforts
SEOUL, Nov. 14 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Merchant Marine Co., South Korea's biggest shipping company by sales, said Thursday its net losses narrowed in the third quarter from a year earlier due to a rise... 17:55 Nov. 14 -
#Michelin-Seoul guide(LEAD) 31 restaurants in Seoul win Michelin stars
(ATTN: ADDS photo and more info in paras 8, 10) By Kim Han-joo SEOUL, Nov. 14 (Yonhap) -- The Michelin Guide on Thursday announced its highly regarded star selections for a total of 31 restaurants ... 14:38 Nov. 14 -
#Michelin-Seoul guide31 restaurants in Seoul win Michelin stars
By Kim Han-joo SEOUL, Nov. 14 (Yonhap) -- The Michelin Guide on Thursday announced its highly regarded star selections for a total of 31 restaurants in Seoul with unique cuisine and quality, includ... 14:02 Nov. 14 -
#PanOceanPanOcean Q3 net up 25 pct on freight rate increase
SEOUL, Nov. 12 (Yonhap) -- PanOcean Co., a major bulk carrier in South Korea, said Tuesday that its third-quarter net profit increased 25.4 percent from a year earlier due to a rise in freight rate... 16:15 Nov. 12 -
#McDonaldMcDonald's reaches settlement with 'hamburger disease' victim
SEOUL, Nov. 12 (Yonhap) -- McDonald's Korea said Tuesday it has reached a settlement with a girl suffering from so-called "hamburger disease" to pay medical bills for her treatment, in an apparent ... 16:10 Nov. 12 -
#Shinsegae-Q3 earnings(LEAD) Shinsegae Q3 net shoots up 37 pct on department store, duty free businesses
(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; UPDATES with more info throughout; ADDS photo) SEOUL, Nov. 12 (Yonhap) -- Shinsegae Inc., a major South Korean retailer, said Tuesday that its third-quarter net profit... 16:10 Nov. 12 -
Number of Chinese tourists dips 41 pct over 3 years on THAAD row
SEOUL, Nov. 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korea suffered a some 41 percent tumble in the number of visiting Chinese tourists over the past three years since its decision to deploy an advanced U.S. missile d... 14:44 Nov. 11 -
Saturday's weather forecast
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- The following is the weather forecast for South Korea's 12 major cities at 9:00 a.m. Saturday. Temperature (C) Condition Possibility ... 09:08 Nov. 09 -
#Dyson engineer-hair science(Yonhap Interview) Dyson touts Korea's trend-setting beauty culture in product development
By Kim Han-joo SEOUL, Nov. 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is an ideal place for Dyson Ltd., the British company known for its high-end vacuum cleaners, to develop and test its haircare products, given t... 17:15 Nov. 01 -
S. Korea kicks off nationwide shopping festival
SEOUL, Nov. 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Friday kicked off its annual shopping festival to attract more overseas tourists and boost domestic consumption by offering discounts through collaboration ... 11:38 Nov. 01 -
#Shilla Duty FreeShilla Duty Free wins bid for airport shop in Macau
By Kim Han-joo SEOUL, Nov. 1 (Yonhap) -- Shilla Duty Free, South Korea's leading duty-free operator, said Friday it has won a liquor and tobacco concession at Macau International Airport in the lat... 10:28 Nov. 01 -
#fine dust-alertFine dust advisory issued for Seoul, Gyeonggi Province
SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Yonhap) -- A fine dust advisory was issued for Seoul and surrounding Gyeonggi Province late on Thursday. In Seoul, the advisory for PM 10, or particulate matter smaller than 10 m... 21:44 Oct. 31 -
#Japan-S Korean touristsNumber of S. Koreans staying at Japanese hotels halves in Aug. amid travel boycott
SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Yonhap) -- The number of South Koreans staying at hotels and tourist inns in Japan halved in August from a year earlier, data showed Thursday, amid boycott campaign against Japanese... 19:01 Oct. 31 -
(Yonhap Feature) S. Korean 'ajumma' gain confidence with English
By Lee Minji SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- "Hi everyone," a middle-aged woman donning an emerald-colored ballroom gown and a fancy updo hairstyle chirped at hundreds of middle-aged and elderly women. ... 14:06 Oct. 30
News Focus
Economy
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Luxury fashion powerhouses rush into S. Korean market
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With Asiana acquisition, construction-centered HDC eyes biz diversification
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Telco-cable TV mergers to reshape S. Korean media market
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Possibility of S. Korean rate cut looms after U.S. rate reduction
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S. Korea eyes nuclear decommissioning as Kori-1 retires
