Today in Korean History
Oct. 14
1903 -- The Choson Dynasty closes Suminwon, an office overseeing overseas travel
by Koreans.
S. Korean researchers develop human-like dancing robot
By Lee Joon-seung
SEOUL, Oct. 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korean researchers on Monday said that they have developed a robot that can dance to music and learn to mimic human motion.
China largest exporter of illegal food products to S. Korea: lawmaker
SEOUL, Oct. 13 (Yonhap) -- Over 60 percent of unauthorized food imports
confiscated by South Korean customs officials for the past five years or so have
S. Korea to ease bank ownership rules
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SEOUL, Oct. 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's financial watchdog said Monday the
S. Korean military drawing up rescue plans for kidnapped citizens
DAEJEON, Oct. 13 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean military is setting up its first
contingency plans for citizens kidnapped overseas amid an increasing number of
Lee pledges job increases in his first radio address
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By Yoo Cheong-mo
SEOUL, Oct. 13 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Myung-bak delivered his first U.S.-style
S. Korea's household loans up for seventh month in August
SEOUL, Oct. 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korean bank loans to households rose for a
seventh month in August mainly due to increased student loans and deficit
Unification ministry expects U.S. delisting to positively affect inter-Korean ties
By Shim Sun-ah
SEOUL, Oct. 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Unification Ministry said Monday it
expects North Korea's removal from a U.S. terrorism blacklist will positively
S. Korea to ease bank ownership rules
SEOUL, Oct. 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's financial watchdog said Monday the
government will allow industrial groups to hold bigger stakes in banks in a move
