KOSPI 1,028.13 UP 21.59 points (close)
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Dollar ends at 1,475.5 won DN from 1,477.0 won
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(ATT: NOTE the new spelling Mount Kumgang in 12th para. The change from Geumgang to
Kumgang is in conformity with North Korean Romanization)
By Byun Duk-kun

By Yoo Cheong-mo
SEOUL, Dec. 5 (Yonhap) -- Over half of South Korea's foreign residents see civil

By Lee Joon-seung
SEOUL, Dec. 5 (Yonhap) -- The government is considering granting extensive tax
cuts to local automakers struggling with sinking domestic and overseas demand

SEOUL, Dec. 5 (Yonhap) -- Legendary LPGA golfer Annika Sorenstam has agreed to
design a new golf course on South Korea's west coast, its contractor said Friday.

SEOUL, Dec. 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's top lender Kookmin Bank said Friday it is
mulling reducing its headcount through a voluntary retirement scheme, which

SEOUL, Dec. 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's top lender Kookmin Bank said Friday it is
mulling reducing its headcount through a voluntary retirement scheme, which

SEOUL, Dec. 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korean law schools set to open next year
announced the names of students accepted for admission on Friday, with over 60

SEOUL, Dec. 5 (Yonhap) -- A cold spell swept through South Korea on Friday,
sending the mercury to its lowest point this season, the national weather agency
said.