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China detains Korean ship over Yangtze chemical leak-Xinhua
SHANGHAI - A Chinese maritime court on Saturday ordered the detention of a South Korean cargo ship over a chemical leak that polluted the Yangtze River, contaminating drinking water in parts of Jiangsu province, the official Xinhua news agency reported.
U.S. OKs trade probes on some imports from South Korea, China
WASHINGTON - A U.S. trade panel on Friday approved investigations that could lead to steep import duties on more than $1 billion of washing machines from South Korea and Mexico and more than $150 million of wind energy towers from China and Vietnam.
South Korea opposition party says it will repeal U.S. trade deal
SEOUL - The leader of South Korea's main opposition party, which polls say is headed for a big victory in an April election, said on Wednesday it would repeal a free trade deal with the United States if it wins control of parliament, unless the pact is renegotiated.
North Korea challenges Seoul to Q+A over dialogue
SEOUL - North Korea's new leadership, highly critical of South Korea since taking power, published an unusual "open questionnaire" to its rival on Thursday, demanding answers to show that Seoul was sincere about resuming inter-Korean dialogue.
South Korea, Japan want U.S. to detail Iran sanctions
TOKYO/SEOUL - South Korea and Japan will meet U.S. officials in Washington to ask how much oil they can import from Iran under new sanctions that leave the Asian countries with few alternative sources of energy, government officials said on Wednesday.
South Korea, Japan want U.S. to detail Iran sanctions
TOKYO/SEOUL - South Korea and Japan will soon meet U.S. officials in Washington to ask how much oil they can import from Iran under new sanctions that leave the Asian nations with few alternative sources for energy, government officials said Wednesday.
LG reports handset profit after six-quarter losing
SEOUL - South Korea's LG Electronics Inc, the world's No.2 TV maker, swung to a profit in the fourth quarter as its latest smartphone model helped its ailing handset unit post a small profit after six consecutive quarterly losses.
South Korean firm among bidders for L.A. Dodgers: report
SEOUL - A consortium led by South Korean retailer E-Land is among the short-listed bidders vying to buy the U.S. Major League Los Angeles Dodgers baseball franchise, Yonhap News Agency reported on Monday, estimating the price tag at between $1.2 billion and $1.5 billion for the storied team.
Miracle man to stand for South Korean presidency
SEOUL - Jaded voters may think it'll take a miracle to change South Korea, but one potential presidential candidate says that's exactly what he can conjure up.
Samsung Group plans record $41 billion investment in 2012
SEOUL - Samsung Group, which includes Samsung Electronics Co, said on Tuesday it is raising its 2012 investment to a record $41.4 billion, underscoring the widening gulf between the dominant South Korean conglomerate and its faltering competitors.
Respite for besieged Homs before Arab meeting
AMMAN/BEIRUT - Traumatized residents straggled from their homes in Homs city on Sunday after Syrian forces eased a week-long bombardment that has killed hundreds and caused a humanitarian crisis. | Video
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