Despite chilling rain, South Korean farmers, workers and activists continued their protests opposing a free trade deal with the United States, with a large-scale candlelight vigil scheduled for Wedn.. [Mar.28,2007 21:04 KST]

South Korea's chief agriculture negotiator in free trade talks with the U.S. said Wednesday both sides can narrow differences in farm goods such as rice and beef, raising prospects for the 10-month.. [Mar.28,2007 21:02 KST]

South Korea's current account swung to a surplus in February as exports and interest income increased despite a record service account shortfall, the central bank said Wednesday. The current a.. [Mar.28,2007 17:11 KST]

The South Korean unit of Britain’s Diageo Plc, the world’s top liquor company, is under investigation for alleged engagement in improper business activities, including tax evasion, local tax authoriti.. [Mar.28,2007 14:16 KST]

Ahead of several measures designed to grant public servants in temporary positions the status afforded regular salaried workers, schools nationwide... [Mar.28,2007 13:59 KST]

Minicars, though 50 percent more fuel efficient than mid-sized cars, are seeing slumping sales in Korea. Whereas the Hyundai Sonata 2.4 sedan,... [Mar.27,2007 14:31 KST]

With a crucial deadline only six days away, top South Korean and U.S. negotiators struggled on Monday to narrow differences over agricultural and other key pending issues in their make-or-break free.. [Mar.27,2007 09:21 KST]

Three sister companies of Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea's leading automaker, are facing investigations by the country's tax authority on possible tax evasion, officials said Monday. Last Frida.. [Mar.26,2007 18:09 KST]

South Korean and U.S. ministerial negotiators met behind closed doors on Monday for crucial talks that will make or break their 10-month effort to adopt a free trade agreement (FTA). Official.. [Mar.26,2007 18:01 KST]

With a final deal expected to be inked as soon as next week, opposition to the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) between South Korea and the United States is growing. According to a survey by Re.. [Mar.26,2007 13:11 KST]