South Korean stocks traded 0.81 percent higher late Thursday morning fueled by gains in blue chip exporters, analysts said.The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) climbed 16.28 points to 2,020.32 as of 11:20 a.m.Blue chip exporters led the gain, with market behemoth Samsung Electronics advancing 1.31 percent and top chipmaker SK hynix adding 1.52 percent.Carmakers also gathered ground, with No. 1 player Hyundai Motor increasing 0.7 percent and its smaller affiliate Kia Motors cli

Feb. 28, 2013

South Korean stocks opened higher Thursday, tracking overnight Wall Street gains spurred by the U.S.Fed's confirmation of its plan to maintain stimulus measures, analysts said.The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) increased 14.59 points, or 0.73 percent, to 2,018.63 in the first 15 minutes of trading.Shares gathered ground across the board, with market behemoth Samsung Electronics adding 1.05 percent and top steelmaker POSCO gaining 0.28 percent. No. 1 carmaker Hyundai Motor mo

Feb. 28, 2013

Defending South Korean football champion FC Seoul enjoyed a dominant victory, while three other South Korean teams were each held to a draw at the top Asian club football competition this week.The 2013 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League kicked off with four K League Classic clubs in group stage action.FC Seoul, the 2012 K League Classic champ, trounced Jiangsu Sainty of China 5-1 in their Group E clash in Seoul on Tuesday, but three other K League Classic sides, Jeonbuk Hyundai

Soccer Feb. 28, 2013

South Korean stocks closed 0.2 percent higher on Wednesday on the back of the U.S. Federal Reserve's reassurance that it would maintain its stimulus measures, analysts said. The local currency gained against the U.S. dollar.The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) moved up 4.03 points to 2,004.04. Trading volume was moderate at 409.1 million shares worth 3.46 trillion won (US$3.18 billion) with gainers outpacing losers 460 to 344."Local shares traded almost flat due to the rising

Feb. 27, 2013

A center-left group of parties appears to have the best shot at forming a coalition government in Italy after an inconclusive national election, but the challenge is steep and comes amid public anger over austerity measures. If Italian parties fail to form a governing coalition, new elections would be required, causing more uncertainty and a leadership vacuum, and that possibility has rattled financial markets across Europe. Pier Luigi Bersani and his center-left allies appeared on Tuesday to ha

World News Feb. 27, 2013

South Korean stocks traded 0.08 percent higher late Wednesday morning on the back of gains in techs and carmakers, analysts said.The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) edged up 1.65 points to 2,001.66 as of 11:20 a.m.Big-cap tech firms led the increase, with market behemoth Samsung Electronics moving up 0.33 percent and its electronic components affiliate Samsung Electro-Mechanics advancing 0.11 percent.Carmakers also gathered ground, with No. 1 player Hyundai Motor increasing 0

Feb. 27, 2013

South Korean stocks opened higher Wednesday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street, analysts said.The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) increased 5.21 points, or 0.26 percent, to 2,005.22 in the first 15 minutes of trading.Shares gathered ground across the board, with market behemoth Samsung Electronics adding 0.75 percent and top chipmaker SK hynix gaining 0.75 percent. No. 1 carmaker Hyundai Motor moved up 0.47 percent.U.S. stocks ended higher Tuesday on reports that the Fe

Feb. 27, 2013

South Korean stocks closed 0.47 percent lower on Tuesday due to rising uncertainties over the eurozone following Italy's election, analysts said. The local currency fell against the U.S. dollar.The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) moved down 9.51 points to 2,000.01. Trading volume was moderate at 422.2 million shares worth 3.5 trillion won (US$3.22 billion) with losers outpacing gainers 479 to 336."Investor sentiment was dented by the outcome of Italy's elections," said Bae Su

Feb. 26, 2013

배우 장근석이 지난 23,24일 일본 히로시마 선 플라자 홀에서 공연을 시작으로 Team-H의 아시아투어의 포문을 열었다.Team-H는 그의 음악 파트너 빅 브라더와 결성한 프로젝트 그룹으로, ‘2013 TEAM H PARTY – I JUST WANNA HAVE FUN (아이 저스트 워너 해브 펀)’ 히로시마 공연에서 총 1만 명의 관객을 동원해 그 인기를 실감케 했다.그룹은 작년 일본에서 발매된 ‘Lounge H The first impression’ 미니앨범 수록 곡과, 오는 27일에 발매되는 새로운 앨범 ‘I Just wanna have fun’ 앨범의 신곡들을 공개하기도 했다.소속사는 “공연장은 거대 행성으로 우주여행을 떠나는 듯한 특별한 무대와 화려한 조명으로 꾸며졌다”며 “심장이 터질 듯한 일렉트로닉의 전율이 Team-H의 폭발적인 퍼포먼스를 더욱 빛나게 하며 관객들의 열광적인 반응을 끌어냈다”고 전했다.아시아 투어는 히로시마에 이어 고베, 삿포로, 치바를 거쳐, 상해,

한국어판 Feb. 26, 2013

South Korean stocks traded 0.31 percent lower late Tuesday morning, dented by losses in techs and logistics, analysts said.The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) edged down 6.15 points to 2,003.37 as of 11:20 a.m.Big-cap tech names led the decline, with top chipmaker SK hynix falling 0.38 percent and leading flat panel manufacturer LG Display losing 0.81 percent. No. 1 steelmaker POSCO shed 0.56 percent.Logistics shares also traded lower, with Hyundai Glovis decreasing 1.76 perc

Feb. 26, 2013

South Korean stocks got off to a weak start on Tuesday, tracking overnight losses on Wall Street, analysts said.The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) fell 11.02 points, or 0.55 percent, to 1998.50 in the first 15 minutes of trading.Shares lost ground across the board, with market behemoth Samsung Electronics falling 0.72 percent and No. 1 carmaker Hyundai Motor moving down 0.47 percent. Top steelmaker POSCO decreased 0.7 percent.U.S. stocks ended lower Monday on rising concerns

Feb. 26, 2013

South Korean stocks closed almost flat on Friday as investors set on the sidelines ahead of major events around the globe, analysts said. The local currency gained against the U.S. dollar.The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) edged up 0.18 percent, or 3.67 points, to 2018.89. Trading volume was moderate at 403.2 million shares worth 3.9 trillion won (US$3.66 billion) with gainers outpacing losers 422 to 375."The stock market moved in a narrow range as investors took a wait-and-

Feb. 22, 2013