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#IPEFS. Korea launches task force on new U.S.-led economic framework
SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea launched a task force Thursday for discussions with experts and the private sector on its strategy on the newly launched Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF... 15:47 Jun. 23 -
#Korean history
Today in Korean history
June 24 1910 -- Japan deprives Korea's Joseon Dynasty of its police power before stripping Korea of its sovereignty later that year. 2001 -- A North Korean fishing boat crosses over the ... 14:00 Jun. 23 -
#farming householdsNumber of households moving to rural areas hits record high in 2021: data
SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- The number of households that moved from urban areas to farming villages reached an all-time high last year amid the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic and soaring housing price... 13:47 Jun. 23 -
#foreignersS. Korea to crack down on speculative property investments by foreigners
SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- The country's land ministry, the justice ministry and other agencies on Thursday said they will launch an investigation into foreigners' speculative real estate investmen... 13:36 Jun. 23 -
#news summary
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Thursday. ----------------- (LEAD) PPP ethics committee defers decision over possible discipline of party chi... 13:30 Jun. 23 -
#perfect stormFinancial regulator warns of 'unprecedented perfect storm,' amid high market volatility
SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- A top financial regulator on Thursday warned of an "unprecedented economic perfect storm" amid growing uncertainties at home and abroad, vowing utmost efforts to maintain... 11:37 Jun. 23 -
#BOK vice-inflation controlBOK official stresses efforts to tame inflation expectations amid rising prices
SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- A senior central bank official on Thursday underscored the importance of preventing inflation expectations from rising as the country is grappling with rising prices amid... 11:34 Jun. 23 -
#KITA delegationKorean biz leaders discuss supply chain cooperation with U.S. lawmakers, White House officials
SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- A group of South Korean businessmen have discussed bilateral economic cooperation with U.S. lawmakers and White House officials in Washington, with a focus on global supp... 11:11 Jun. 23 -
#FX market
(2nd LD) Won falls to 13-yr low against dollar in intraday trading
(ATTN: UPDATES with more details throughout; ADDS photo) SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's currency on Thursday fell below the 1,300-won level against the U.S. dollar for the first time in a... 11:06 Jun. 23 -
#FX market
(LEAD) Won falls to 13-yr low against dollar in intraday trading
(ATTN: UPDATES with more details throughout; ADDS photo) SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's currency on Thursday fell below the 1,300-won level against the U.S. dollar for the first time in a... 10:12 Jun. 23 -
#FX market
Won falls to lowest point in 13 yrs against dollar in intraday trading
SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's currency on Thursday fell below the 1,300-won level against the U.S. dollar for the first time in about 13 years amid growing concerns about global monetary... 09:30 Jun. 23 -
#editorial
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on June 23)
Opening new space era State-of-the-art technology holds key to success Korea successfully launched a homegrown rocket Tuesday, opening a new space era. The Nuri blasted off from the Naro Space Cen... 07:00 Jun. 23 -
#headlines
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on June 23. Korean-language dailies -- S. Korea confirms 1st monkeypox infection (Kyunghyang Shinmun... 06:59 Jun. 23 -
#producer prices
Producer prices grow for 5th month in May on high energy, service costs related article
SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's producer prices grew for the fifth straight month in May, driven by rising prices of coal, oil and services, central bank data showed Thursday. The produ... 06:00 Jun. 23 -
#Medifron DBT Co., Ltd.
Medifron DBT to raise 5 bln won via stock sale
SEOUL, June 22 (Yonhap) -- Medifron DBT Co.on Wednesday announced that it will sell stocks to raise 5 billion won (US$3.9 million). The proceeds from the stock offering will be used primarily to fi... 18:13 Jun. 22 -
#Medifron DBT Co., Ltd.
Medifron DBT to raise 13 bln won via stock sale
SEOUL, June 22 (Yonhap) -- Medifron DBT Co.on Wednesday announced that it will sell stocks to raise 13 billion won (US$10 million). The proceeds from the stock offering will be used primarily to fi... 18:10 Jun. 22 -
#Citibank(LEAD) Citibank Korea signs retail loan refinancing scheme with KB Kookmin, Toss
(ATTN: ADDS info in 4th para) SEOUL, June 22 (Yonhap) -- Citibank Korea Inc., the Korean unit of U.S. banking giant Citigroup, said Wednesday it signed agreements with KB Koomin Bank and Toss Bank t... 17:33 Jun. 22 -
#news summary
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Wednesday. ----------------- (3rd LD) S. Korea confirms 1st case of monkeypox infection SEOUL -- South Ko... 16:58 Jun. 22 -
#CitibankCitibank Korea signs retail loan refinancing scheme with KB Kookmin, Toss
SEOUL, June 22 (Yonhap) -- Citibank Korea Inc., the Korean unit of U.S. banking giant Citigroup, said Wednesday it signed agreements with KB Koomin Bank and Toss Bank to help its individual customer... 16:51 Jun. 22
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Having passed major regulatory hurdle for Intel deal, SK hynix eyes economies of scale, sharper competitive edge
