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Foreigners scoop up tech stocks on U.S.-China trade deal hopes
By Chung Joo-won SEOUL, Dec. 13 (Yonhap) -- Foreign investors snatched up major South Korean tech stocks again this week on growing hopes that the United States and China may reach a trade deal, th... 17:36 Dec. 13 -
#KIKO(LEAD) Banks advised to cover losses from 'KIKO' contracts
(ATTN: UPDATES with remarks from a FSS official, more information in last 4 paras; ADDS photo) SEOUL, Dec. 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's financial watchdog on Friday advised local banks to pay indemn... 12:11 Dec. 13 -
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Banks advised to cover losses from 'KIKO' contracts
SEOUL, Dec. 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's financial watchdog on Friday advised local banks to pay indemnities of up to 41 percent of losses incurred by local businesses from currency-linked derivati... 10:44 Dec. 13 -
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S. Korea limits sale of equity-linked trusts at banks
SEOUL, Dec. 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea said Thursday that it has decided to allow banks to sell equity-linked trusts (ELTs) worth less than 40 trillion won (US$33.7 billion) in total in the latest ... 18:25 Dec. 12 -
#foreign sell-offsForeigners sell Korean stocks most among emerging markets in Nov.
SEOUL, Dec. 12 (Yonhap) -- Foreign investors sold the largest amount of South Korean stocks among emerging markets in November, as part of their asset rebalancing following a change in a Morgan Sta... 10:53 Dec. 12 -
#BOKBOK sees uncertainties easing
By Byun Duk-kun SEOUL, Dec. 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is still faced with continuing uncertainties, but the levels may have somewhat eased, a senior official at the Bank of Korea (BOK) said Thursd... 09:53 Dec. 12 -
Funds' net asset value tops 660 tln won in Nov.
SEOUL, Dec. 11 (Yonhap) -- The value of South Korea's investment funds exceeded 660 trillion won (US$553 billion) last month, driven by an increase in money market funds and real assets funds amid ... 14:04 Dec. 11 -
#household debtS. Korea's household debt continues to rise in Nov.
By Byun Duk-kun SEOUL, Dec. 11 (Yonhap) -- Household debt extended by banks in South Korea continued to increase at a steady pace in November, while fresh bank deposits spiked at the highest level ... 12:00 Dec. 11 -
#money supplyS. Korea's money supply continues to grow in Oct.
SEOUL, Dec. 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's money supply growth slightly accelerated from a month earlier in October on a steady increase in funds held by both local households and companies, central ... 12:00 Dec. 11 -
#bad loansBanks' bad loans edge down in Q3
SEOUL, Dec. 11 (Yonhap) -- Nonperforming loans at South Korean banks decreased in the third quarter from three months earlier due to a slight decline in overdue corporate loans, data showed Wednesd... 12:00 Dec. 11 -
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Seoul shares up late Wednesday morning
SEOUL, Dec. 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks traded higher late Wednesday morning ahead of a U.S. rate decision and a U.S. tariff deadline on Chinese imports. The benchmark Korea Composite Sto... 11:33 Dec. 11 -
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S. Korean shares open higher on upbeat data
SEOUL, Dec. 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks opened higher Wednesday on better-than-expected exports data ahead of a U.S. rate decision and a U.S. tariff deadline on Chinese imports. The bench... 09:38 Dec. 11 -
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Tuesday. ---------------- (LEAD) N. Korea could propose reviving six-party talks next year: think tank S... 17:13 Dec. 10 -
#stocks(LEAD) Seoul stocks up for 3rd day on eased concerns over Chinese economy
(ATTN: ADDS bond yields at bottom, photo) SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korean shares ended higher for a third straight session on Tuesday helped by increased institutional buying amid eased co... 16:52 Dec. 10 -
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Seoul stocks up for 3rd day on eased concerns over Chinese economy
SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korean shares ended higher for a third straight session on Tuesday helped by increased institutional buying amid eased concerns over the Chinese economy, although i... 16:36 Dec. 10 -
Foreigners' sell-offs of Korean equities continue in Nov.
SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- Foreign investors continued to net sell both South Korean stocks and bonds in November, reducing their stake here by the largest margin in over a year, central bank data ... 12:00 Dec. 10 -
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S. Korean shares turn higher late Tuesday morning
SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks turned higher late Tuesday morning helped by increased foreign buying amid eased concerns over the Chinese economy. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Pric... 11:42 Dec. 10 -
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Seoul stocks open lower on U.S.-China trade deal woes
SEOUL, Dec. 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks opened lower Tuesday as investors remain cautious over a possible U.S. tariff on Chinese imports and a U.S. rate decision. The benchmark Korea Comp... 09:32 Dec. 10 -
#stocks(LEAD) Seoul stocks up for 2nd day on strong U.S. job data, foreign buying
(ATTN: UPDATES with foreign buying in 6th para; bond yields at bottom; ADDS photo) SEOUL, Dec. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korean shares ended higher for second straight session on Monday as investors che... 16:52 Dec. 09
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(LEAD) Seoul stocks hit 7-month high on trade optimism, Korean won sharply up
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(LEAD) Seoul stocks up for 5th day on Fed rate policy, Korean won sharply up
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3 S. Korea limits sale of equity-linked trusts at banks
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4 Seoul stocks open sharply higher, Korean won rallies on U.S.-China trade deal
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5 Seoul stocks hit 7-month high on trade optimism, Korean won sharply up
News Focus
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BOK to be on hold this time, but possible rate cut ahead
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Possibility of S. Korean rate cut looms after U.S. rate reduction
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Foreign capital inflows indicate room for S. Korean monetary policy
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BOK's rate cut on the table amid increased downside risks
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BOK faces quandary over call for rate cut
