Korea Times (Seoul, Korea)

An alliance of civic groups yesterday urged President Kim Dae-jung to veto a revision bill to the election law, which was approved by the National Assembly on Tuesday. During a press conference, the Citizens' Alliance for the 2000 General Elections...

It is welcome news that President Kim Dae-jung and his Indonesian counterpart, Abdurrahman Wahid, during their summit meeting Thursday, reached a wide range of agreements to strengthen cooperation in many areas, including politics, foreign affairs...

Chinatowns can be found in most big cities worldwide. But the tourist attraction is nowhere to be seen in Seoul despite its geographical proximity to the world's most populous nation. Perhaps the absence of a Chinatown can be explained by the famed...

From address to impact and during the early stage of the follow-through the left arm should remain straight. The straight left arm, once regarded as a must for an ideal swing, does not appear to be emphasized much these days in both teaching and...

Amid the changing business environment, the government should be cautious about carrying out policies on corporate reform involving large enterprises whose initial restructuring was completed by the end of last year, an official of the Federation of...

The explosion in Internet startups is nurturing a consulting business that offers a package of venture incubation solutions. According to industry sources, a host of Internet consulting firms, including e-Corporation, ICG and DLRM Korea, are ...

A leading foreign securities brokerage said yesterday that Korea is the most profitable location for stock investors among emerging economies. Salomon Smith Barney said in its report titled ``Emerging Markets Equity Allocation -- February,''...

The government is considering raising the scope of tax benefits for individuals for donations of cash, securities and real estate to nonprofit public organizations. At present, such donations are tax-exempted for up to 5 percent of donors' income....

Pohang Iron and Steel Co. (POSCO) is seeking recognition for its performance from investors because of lack it means little for a listed company. During an investor relations session, POSCO Chairman and CEO Yoo Sang-boo said the true value of a...

I have observed Korean farming and I am shocked at the inefficiency. Farming in Korea is still in the Bronze Age. Admittedly there are some tractors and some modern farming equipment in Korea but overall, farming here is incredibly primitive. I...

In a small, sparsely furnished office, some ten people are working busily on their desktops, while at a tiny studio in the corner, the recording of an audio education program is underway. First-time visitors to this company named Castservice will...