South Korea's economy grew 4.6 percent in the third quarter from a year earlier, slowing from a 5.3-percent rise the previous quarter, the smallest gain in a year, largely due to slowing private spen.. [Oct.25,2006 21:12 KST]

In Shakespeare’s comedy The Merchant of Venice, Antonio borrows money from Shylock, with the corresponding collateral being 1 pound of Antonio’s flesh. Unable to repay his debt within the preset time .. [Oct.25,2006 15:12 KST]

Riot police, using water cannons and clubs, on Tuesday dispersed hundreds of anti-globalization protesters trying to disrupt free trade talks between South Korea and the U.S., witnesses said. A.. [Oct.24,2006 21:08 KST]

Choi Jun, head of the labor union at KTH, which operates Internet portal Paran, complained about the rapid turnover rate in the portal industry, and pointed to the cause. "In many cases, those with th.. [Oct.24,2006 15:35 KST]

Even as foreign investors have been on a selling spree this year in the local stock market, the number of South Korean companies in which they hold... [Oct.24,2006 15:27 KST]

With the fourth round of talks underway for a proposed free trade agreement (FTA), the U.S. has reportedly made a proposal regarding protections... [Oct.24,2006 15:17 KST]

South Korea denied Tuesday a newspaper report that the United States has requested it to open its market for digital movies in its talks with South Korea to seal a free trade agreement. "The re.. [Oct.24,2006 15:15 KST]

Free trade talks between Seoul and Washington hit a rough patch on Monday as South Korean officials walked out of one committee handling tariff concessions on mobile phones and other industrial produ.. [Oct.24,2006 09:34 KST]

Samsung Group Chairman Lee Kun-hee returned home Monday, about 40 days after he left South Korea while an investigation was underway into whether he illicitly transferred his wealth to his children... [Oct.23,2006 21:01 KST]

Free trade negotiations between South Korea and the U.S. may continue beyond the pre-set target of the year's end, the top U.S. negotiator said Monday. The remarks by Wendy Cutler come amid re.. [Oct.23,2006 20:18 KST]