During free trade negotiations between South Korea and the U.S., Washington has allegedly demanded that Seoul accept terms under which South Korea... [Feb.7,2007 14:31 KST]

The South Korean government decided Tuesday to move to ease the country's equity investment ceiling for large conglomerates as part of efforts to stimulate the economy. The cabinet members, me.. [Feb.6,2007 21:20 KST]

A group of reformist Korean lawmakers urged the government to suspend free trade negotiations with the United States, threatening to vote against the ratification of the pact. "The South Kore.. [Feb.5,2007 21:54 KST]

A local court on Monday sentenced Chung Mong-koo, chairman of Hyundai Motor Group, the world's sixth-largest automaker, to three years in jail for breach of trust and embezzling company funds. .. [Feb.5,2007 17:36 KST]

What is the most important trait to look for in a new hire? South Korea’s biggest companies said they give the most priority to high proficiency in foreign languages. If candidates make it to the i.. [Feb.5,2007 17:21 KST]

The United States remains committed to negotiating all outstanding issues toward a free trade agreement (FTA) with South Korea, including the sensitive auto, pharmaceutical and trade remedy sectors.. [Feb.3,2007 15:46 KST]

South Korea's stock market is forecast to retain upward movement next week on improved sentiment bolstered by rises in overseas bourses, analysts said Saturday. The benchmark Korea Composit.. [Feb.3,2007 15:40 KST]

South Korea's top economic policymaker expressed opposition Friday to the United States raising the issue of the nation's U.S. beef import quarantine within ongoing bilateral free trade pact negotiat.. [Feb.2,2007 20:43 KST]

The number of foreigners holding 5 percent or more of the outstanding shares in South Korea's listed companies increased 16.9 percent last year from a year earlier as more foreigners sought to exert .. [Feb.2,2007 16:38 KST]

Since the 1997-98 Asian financial crisis, South Korea’s family-run industrial conglomerates, or chaebol, have made strides in improving their... [Feb.2,2007 14:41 KST]