South Korean share prices sank Monday on a selling spree prompted by last week's U.S. stock losses, analysts said. The local currency fell against the greenback. The benchmark Korea Composite .. [Mar.10,2008 21:05 KST]

Baek Yong-ho, the new head of the Fair Trade Commission of Korea, announced a new direction for the nation’s financial policies. At his... [Mar.10,2008 15:19 KST]

Kumho-Asiana Group, a South Korean transportation conglomerate, said Monday it has signed a formal deal to buy a controlling stake in Korea Express Co., the nation's biggest logistics company, f.. [Mar.3,2008 12:42 KST]

South Korea's trade deficit narrowed in February as strong export growth offset the surge in crude oil prices, a government report showed Monday. The country's trade deficit stood at US$808 .. [Mar.3,2008 12:40 KST]

South Korea's anti-trust watchdog said Monday that it has opened a new department to be in charge solely of investigating and cracking down on the improper behavior of international cartels. .. [Mar.3,2008 10:08 KST]

South Korean builders won a record amount of orders in 2007 at home and abroad on strong construction sentiment in overseas markets, government and industry sources said Tuesday. According t.. [Feb.19,2008 15:57 KST]

At first glance, the candidates expected to lead two mega-ministries on economic affairs for President-elect Lee Myung-bak can be anticipated to put more resources into economic growth and .. [Feb.15,2008 14:47 KST]

KT Corp., South Korea's top fixed-line operator, said Thursday it plans to launch a new satellite to meet the growing demand of the country's satellite broadcasting service. The company pl.. [Feb.14,2008 15:01 KST]

Investigators raided the headquarters of Samsung Electronics Thursday as part of their high-profile probe of the company's parent Samsung Group that allegedly created a huge slush fund to brib.. [Feb.14,2008 14:58 KST]

The Bank of Korea hinted yesterday that the nation’s economy may not achieve its growth target of 4.7 percent this year due to a global slowdown, raising the possibility of a rate cut down th.. [Feb.14,2008 11:16 KST]