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S. Korea's foreign reserves rebound in Dec.Jan 4, 2011South Korea's foreign exchange reserves rebounded in December from the previous month as a weaker U.S. dollar boosted the conversion value of assets in other currencies, the central bank said Tuesday...
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Seoul shares open higher on U.S. gainsJan 4, 2011South Korean stocks began higher on Tuesday as overnight rallies on Wall Street boosted investor sentiment, analysts said. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) rose 3.77 points, o...
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New chief regulator sets hardline stanceJan 3, 2011Kim Seok-dong, new chief of the Financial Services Commission, said Monday that the financial regulator will actively intervene in the market if necessary for stability. “To secure order and stabili... -
Lee to focus on inflation, job creation...Jan 3, 2011President Lee Myung-bak said Monday that his economic policies will focus on strong economic growth, job creation and a firmer middle class. “This year, our goals in running the economy are: a high ...
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Seoul shares open higher on tech gainsJan 3, 2011South Korean stocks got off to a strong start on Monday in the first trading of the year, buoyed by gains in technology shares, analysts said. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI)...
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Stocks outdo real estate in 2010Jan 2, 2011Stocks and equity funds were the most profitable investments in 2010 with the domestic securities market emerging strongly from the financial crisis, industry data showed. Investors in real estate, ...
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New FSC chief likely to accelerate M&AsJan 2, 2011Three new policymakers join Lee's economic team The stalled consolidation of the financial industry is likely to gain momentum this year under new top regulator Kim Seok-dong, renowned for drive and...
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