Korea's exports stay brisk despite U.S. subprime r...

Korea's exports stay brisk despite U.S. subprime r... Korea's exports are continuing a double-digit growth in August, overcoming challenges from the U.S. subprime mortgage rout, the country's vice finance minister said Thursday (Aug. 23).

	S. Korea to send emergency aid to N. Korea South Korea is to start sending 7.1 billion won ($7.5 million) worth of emergency aid to North Korea later Thursday (Aug. 23) to help the communist country recover from flood damage, officials said.

	Korea, China open cultural exchange event A grand event marking the 15th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Korea and People's Republic of China opened with colorful performances on Aug. 22 in Beijing.