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now(3rd LD) BOK delivers unexpected rate cut amid growing uncertainty, further cuts growth outlook
nowStartup investment hits record high in first half
now(URGENT) BOK's revised growth outlook prices in proposed extra budget: its chief
now(LEAD) Kia launches entry SUV Seltos
nowIsraeli president awarded honorary citizenship of Seoul
now(Gwangju Swimming) S. Korean swimmers have 1st practice at competition venue
now(URGENT) BOK chief says key rate still away from low-ceiling despite latest cut
now(URGENT) Japan's export restrictions, if expanded, may have significant impact: BOK chief
now(LEAD) Popular actor accused of sexual assaults referred to prosecution
nowSeoul stocks extend losses late Thursday morning
now(URGENT) BOK cuts 2018 growth estimate to 2.2 pct from 2.5 pct
nowVice minister to visit liaison office, no weekly meeting planned
nowGov't briefs entertainers on mandatory military service
now(2nd LD) BOK unexpectedly trims key rate amid growing uncertainty
nowThe Korea Interbank Offered Rates (KORIBOR)
now(3rd LD) BOK delivers unexpected rate cut amid growing uncertainty, further cuts growth outlook
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Samsung, others in quest for alternative supply amid trade feud with Japan
Samsung Electronics Co. has begun testing etching gas critical for the production of semiconductors, a source familiar with the issue ...16:06 Jul. 17
#ride-hailing services-legalityEasing regulations for app-based hailing services eyed in return for contribution
In what could signal an end to a monthslong tussle between conventional taxi service providers and new mobility platform operators, the South Korean government on Wednesday proposed easing regulation...11 hours ago
#Hyundai HeavyHyundai Heavy's labor union approves strike over stalled wage talks
Unionized workers at Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., the world's largest shipyard by sales, voted on Wednesday to go on strike amid a lack of progress in wage negotiations. The labor union said near...11 hours ago- #Cheong Wa Dae
Japan's export control to hurt global tech industry: S. Korean official
Japan is undermining free trade with the export curbs against South Korea and it will also take a toll on the global tech industry, a South Korean government official said Wednesday. Speaking to f...16:19 Jul. 17
(ATTN: CHANGES headline; UPDATES with remarks from BOK chief in paras 4, 9-11, 21-22; ADDS photo) By Byun Duk-kun SEOUL, July 18 (Yonhap) -- The Ban...
ULSAN, South Korea, July 17 (Yonhap) -- Unionized workers at Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., the world's largest shipyard by sales, voted on Wednesda...
SEOUL, July 18 (Yonhap) -- Two South Korean duty-free operators have cemented their positions in the world's top five travel retailers in 2018, an ...
(ATTN: CHANGES lead; ADDS sales target in 4th para) By Choi Kyong-ae YEOJU, South Korea, July 18 (Yonhap) -- Kia Motors Corp. on Thursday launched...
(ATTN: UPDATES LG Uplus' 5G roaming in Finland in last 2 paras) By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, July 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korean mobile carrier SK Telecom Co...
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(LEAD) All options considered for diplomatic solution to trade feud with Japan: S. Korean official
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(3rd LD) Samsung, others in quest for alternative supply amid trade feud with Japan
3 (2nd LD) S. Korea repeats calls on Japan to retract export restrictions
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(Yonhap Interview) N. Korea eligible to receive climate fund support: GCF chief
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Hyundai Heavy's labor union approves strike over stalled wage talks
News Focus Economy
S. Korea embraces deepening trade row as Japan considers additional measures
S. Korea expands 5G user base, but quality remains issue
S. Korean shipbuilders striving to break GTT monopoly in LNG containment systems
Japan's export curbs to weigh on S. Korean tech firms
Tada struggles to go beyond legal gray area in S. Korean taxi market