With rising concerns that the U.S. economy could slip into a recession, some suggest that the South Korean economy might also face a slowdown as one of its largest export markets is suffering a setb.. [Jan.24,2008 10:06 KST]

Prosecutors on Wednesday shelved an indictment against the chairman of Lone Star Funds as they probed the U.S. equity firm's controversial 2003 takeover of Korea Exchange Bank, a senior p.. [Jan.23,2008 21:08 KST]

The South Korean government is prepared to pour liquidity into its financial market in case a recent stock slump sparks a credit crunch, a ranking official said Wednesday. South Korean stocks wer.. [Jan.23,2008 10:47 KST]

South Korea took the No. 1 ranking in the global shipbuilding industry in terms of new orders, order backlogs and the volume of vessels built in 2007, a London-based market researcher said Wed.. [Jan.23,2008 10:45 KST]

Daum Communications Corp., South Korea's second-largest portal operator, said Tuesday that it has teamed up with global software giant Microsoft Corp. and local set-top box maker Celrun Co. to e.. [Jan.22,2008 18:05 KST]

South Korean stocks tumbled nearly 4.5 percent Tuesday as investors were spooked by global selloffs stemming from fears of a U.S. economic recession, analysts said. The local currency fell ag.. [Jan.22,2008 18:01 KST]

South Korea is considering an option of fully reopening U.S. beef imports through a step-by-step process, possibly including shipments of previously unaccepted parts including bones, informed sou.. [Jan.19,2008 14:48 KST]

A civic group filed a claim with the prosecution yesterday accusing Samsung Group Chairman Lee Kun-hee’s only son, Jae-yong, of conspiracy and breach of trust in connection with the alleged sale .. [Jan.17,2008 12:01 KST]

South Korean stocks plunged Wednesday as foreigners dumped large caps, in line with an overnight tumble in U.S. equities, amid widespread fears over a U.S. economic slowdown, analysts said. The loc.. [Jan.16,2008 18:51 KST]

DETROIT - At the 2008 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the eye-catching South Korean car is the Genesis luxury sedan by Hyundai... [Jan.16,2008 15:45 KST]