S. Korean consulate general in HK to host cultural festival
By Kim Young-gyo
N. Korea expands travel routes for Chinese tourists: source
BEIJING (Yonhap) - North Korea is expanding travel routes between China and its scenic resort in Mount Kumgang, a source familiar with the North said Monday, indicating Pyongyang's continued effort
S. Korean banks to post record profits this year: data
SEOUL (Yonhap) - South Korean lenders are expected to reap record profits this year on the back of a rise in loan interest rates and stronger-than-expected results in the third quarter, data showed
199 S. Koreans hold more than 5 bln won in overseas financial accounts: data
SEOUL (Yonhap) - A total of 199 private and corporate deposit holders in South Korea each have more than 5 billion won (US$4 million) in their overseas financial accounts, data showed Monday.
Lee says S. Korea's economy faring well despite global fiscal crisis
By Chang Jae-soon
China's vice premier may visit S. Korea this month: official
SEOUL (Yonhap) - Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang could visit South Korea this month as part of high-level exchange visits between the two countries, an official said Monday.
Gov't to boost foreign exchange stabilization bond issuance limit
SEOUL (Yonhap) - South Korea is set to issue more foreign exchange stabilization bonds next year, the finance ministry said Monday, a move that comes amid worries the ongoing financial market turmo
Cars, refineries to see export boom in Q4: report
SEOUL (Yonhap) - South Korea's automobile and oil refining industries are expected to enjoy a boom in exports in the fourth quarter of this year, underpinned by growing overseas demand, a report sa
S. Korea steps up aid to famine-stricken East Africa
SEOUL (Yonhap) - South Korea is revving up efforts to help famine-stricken nations in East Africa by increasing humanitarian aid and seeking public-private partnerships, Seoul's foreign ministry sa
