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Sat, 7 Nov 2009 06:44:00 GMT

SK to start up olefins extraction unit in South Korea in 2010

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Sat, 7 Nov 2009 06:44:00 GMT

Korean, Saudi sides meet in AFC Champions League final

Al Ittihad of Saudi Arabia take on Pohang Steelers of South Korea in the AFC Champions League final this weekend with both sides aiming for a record third continental championship. In Saturday's match, the Saudi giants, who defeated Japan's Nagoya
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 06:41:00 GMT

Samsung to Provide Real-Time Mobile Updates as Part of Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games

Samsung Electronics announced the public availability of its Wireless Olympic Works (WOW) communications platform, an application designed to keep users connected and informed during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. According to Samsung, fans
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 06:24:00 GMT

Korean, Saudi sides meet in AFC Champions League final

Published: 7/11/2009 at 01:03 PM Online news: Asia Al Ittihad of Saudi Arabia take on Pohang Steelers of South Korea in the AFC Champions League final this weekend with both sides aiming for a record third continental championship. Saudi Arabia's Al
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 06:17:00 GMT

Korean, Saudi sides meet in AFC Champions League final

Al Ittihad of Saudi Arabia take on Pohang Steelers of South Korea in the AFC Champions League final this weekend with both sides aiming for a record third continental championship. In Saturday's match, the Saudi giants, who defeated Japan's Nagoya
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 06:11:00 GMT

S Korea reports three more deaths related to A/H1N1

South Korea on Friday reported three more death cases related to the A/H1N1 flu virus, raising the country's death toll from the new contagious disease to 48. According to the Ministry for Health, Welfare and Family Affairs, a two-year-old boy, a
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 05:53:00 GMT

S Korea reports three more deaths related to A/H1N1

South Korea on Friday reported three more death cases related to the A/H1N1 flu virus, raising the country's death toll from the new contagious disease to 48. According to the Ministry for Health, Welfare and Family Affairs, a two-year-old boy, a
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 05:53:00 GMT

Obama administration would talk to North Korea-aide

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Sat, 7 Nov 2009 05:51:00 GMT

Samsung Star Surpasses 10 Million Units Sale Mark In November

Samsung’s immensly popular fully touch screen phone, Samsung Star, has reached a new height as the company has claimed to sell more than 10 million units of it. South Korean mobile phone maker said that its Star S5230 was among the best selling phones
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 05:40:00 GMT

Korean, Saudi sides meet in AFC Champions League final

TOKYO (AFP) Al Ittihad of Saudi Arabia take on Pohang Steelers of South Korea in the final this weekend with both sides aiming for a record third continental championship. In Saturday's match, the Saudi giants, who defeated Japan's Nagoya Grampus 8-3 on
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 05:36:00 GMT

S. Korea approves free trade pact with India

SOUTH Korea yesterday approved a free trade deal with India that promises to give two of Asia's powerhouse economies vastly expanded access to each other's markets. The National Assembly approved the deal with...
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 05:33:00 GMT

(2nd LD) Court delays decision on Ssangyong's turnaround plan - Z...

Company: Ssangyong Motor Co (SYGMF) A South Korean bankruptcy court delayed Friday its decision on whether to approve a turnaround plan by Ssangyong Motor Co. because a majority of foreign bondholders voted against it. The Seoul Central District Court
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 05:04:00 GMT

SK Telecom, KT, among world's 50 most valuable telecom brands: re...

Company: SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (SKM) Two South Korean telecom companies have been named among the 50 most expensive telecom brands in the world, according to an industry report made available here Friday. The brand value of SK Telecom Co., South Korea's
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 05:04:00 GMT

S. Korean shipbuilders overtaken by Chinese rivals - Zibb.com

Company: Clarkson PLC (CKNHF) South Korean shipbuilders were outpaced by their Chinese rivals in the number of new orders received this year and order backlogs, according to a London-based market researcher Friday. Korean shipbuilders such as Hyundai
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 05:04:00 GMT

SK Telecom sells 3.8 pct stake in China Unicom - Zibb.com

Companies: China Unicom Ltd. (CHUFF), SK Telecom Co., Ltd. (SKM) SK Telecom Co., South Korea's leading mobile carrier, said Friday that it has completed the sale of its 3.8 percent stake in China Unicom Ltd. in a move to adjust its business portfolio. SK
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 05:04:00 GMT

US says open to NKorea visit

WASHINGTON -The United States said it was open to sending an envoy to Pyongyang but insisted that North Korea prove it is serious about giving up nuclear weapons for good. North Korea has stepped up pressure on the United States to agree to meet
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 05:01:00 GMT

Chinese mill offer HR at USD 480 CFR to South Korea

It is reported that one of Chinese major producers has offered USD 480 per tonne CFR for its end December shipment to South Korea. Yet, South Korean importers still hold a wait and see attitude for the moment. Industry insiders noted that 'Steel demand
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 04:57:00 GMT

Chlorine Bleach In South Korea Report Offers A Comprehensive Guide To The Size And Shape Of The Market

Chlorine Bleach in South Korea report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data (2002-2007), allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 04:53:00 GMT

Korea says it's true

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Sat, 7 Nov 2009 04:50:00 GMT

SK Telecom, KT, among world's 50 most valuable telecom brands: report

Two South Korean telecom companies have been named among the 50 most expensive telecom brands in the world, according to an industry report made available here Friday. The brand value of SK Telecom Co., South Korea's leading mobile carrier, ranked 24th
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 04:49:00 GMT

SK Telecom sells 3.8 pct stake in China Unicom

SK Telecom Co., South Korea's leading mobile carrier, said Friday that it has completed the sale of its 3.8 percent stake in China Unicom Ltd. in a move to adjust its business portfolio. SK Telecom sold about 900 million shares of China Unicom, China's
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 04:49:00 GMT

S. Korean special envoy, Spanish PM discuss cooperation, exchanges

A special envoy for South Korean President Lee Myung-bak met with Spain's prime minister and discussed ways to bolster bilateral diplomatic and economic ties, the government here said Friday. Former Prime Minister Han Seung-soo met with his Spanish
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 04:45:00 GMT

Singapore-China-Korea Co-production First Out of MDA International Film Fund

(ACN Newswire via COMTEX) -- The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) today announced the first film to receive support under its International Film Fund that was launched at the Cannes Film Festival this year. Neon Sign the first
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 04:43:00 GMT

US open to N.Korea visit

WASHINGTON - THE United States is open to sending an envoy to Pyongyang if North Korea shows it is serious about giving up nuclear weapons, President Barack Obama's top Asia adviser said on Friday. North Korea has stepped up pressure on the United States
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 04:40:00 GMT

9,000 level goes again as KSE sheds another 176 points

KARACHI- The Karachi stock market, after initial resistance on the back of index heavy weights, failed to sustain the pressure and shed 175.62 points to close at 8936.48 points on Friday. The market opened in green zone with a gain of 13.62 points,
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 04:34:00 GMT

U.S. seeks wider access to Korean auto market before FTA's ratification: White House

The United States Friday repeated its call on South Korea to make concessions for a wider opening of its auto market so the U.S. can ratify a pending bilateral free trade agreement. "We want to ensure that the Korea FTA does provide access for U.S.
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 04:28:00 GMT

(News Focus) Trade deal to help Korean firms tap Indian market

A trade pact with India set to take effect in January will help South Korean companies make further inroads into Asia's third-largest economy and solidify their presence there, experts said Friday. The deal, ratified by South Korea's parliament earlier
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 04:28:00 GMT

U.S. trade rep. calls on S. Korea to address autos, beef

The top U.S. trade negotiator called on South Korea Thursday to address Washington's concerns over an imbalance in auto trade and limits on American beef imports so that their pending free trade deal can be ratified. "We are now developing proposals that
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 04:28:00 GMT

S. Korean parliament approves India trade bill

South Korea's parliament on Friday approved a trade agreement with India that would eliminate or reduce tariffs on over 4,400 South Korean products exported to Asia's third biggest economy. South Korea and India concluded the deal, called the
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 04:28:00 GMT

U.S. set to announce Bosworth's Pyongyang trip soon: official

The United States will soon announce plans to hold a high-level bilateral dialogue with North Korea to woo the North back to the six-nation nuclear talks stalled over international sanctions for Pyongyang's nuclear and missile tests, a senior State
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 04:26:00 GMT