S. Korea launches warship unit to combat pirates in Somali waters
By Sam Kim
SEOUL, March 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea launched a 300-strong naval unit Tuesday
to be deployed on a warship to piracy-infested Somali waters to protect its
S. Koreans make cut to become part of YouTube Symphony Orchestra
SEOUL, March 3 (Yonhap) -- Eight South Koreans are among the 90 musicians from 30
countries and territories who have earned a chance through YouTube to perform at
S. Korea, New Zealand launch FTA negotiations, vow cooperation
(ATTN: UPDATES with remarks from a joint press conference, additional details)
By Byun Duk-kun
AUCKLAND, New Zealand, March 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and New Zealand will soon
N. Korea says it`s ready for war in face of S. Korea-U.S. joint drill
SEOUL, March 3 (Yonhap) -- North Korea said Tuesday its military is ready for
combat in face of "war-provoking maneuvers" by South Korea and the United States
S. Korean Bond Yields on March 3, 2009
Today (%) Previous Session (%) Change (%P)
1-year TB 2.47 2.54 -0.07
Seoul Stocks end up 0.66 pct on exporter gains
SEOUL, March 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks climbed 0.66 percent Tuesday as
exporting companies got a boost from the won's recent downturn, analysts said.
KOSPI 200 Closing Price List-5
DAEDUCKGDS 4,480 DN 10
HansolPapr 6,950 DN 250
Shinsegae 380,500 DN 8,000
Nongshim 227,000 UP 7,000
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KCC 252,000 DN 7,000
PACIFIC 71,300 DN 500
HyundaiMtr 49,050 UP 2,050
BukwangPharm 15,850 UP 150
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SBC 12,650 DN 350
TaihanElecWire 13,100 DN 300
TYMajor 2,285 DN 45
KumhoIndustrial 10,900 UP 100
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SSHOLDINGS 4,420 DN 180
HallaClimCntrl 6,890 UP 290
SK ENERGY 70,700 UP 700
