September 6, 2024

Seoul shares trade lower late Fri. morning

South Korean shares continued to trade lower late Friday morning ahead of the U.S. jobs report.

The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) lost 15.86 points, or 0.62 percent, to 2,559.64 as of 11:20 a.m.

The index has been on a steady …

(LEAD) Seoul shares dip for 4th day amid U.S. recession woes

South Korean shares closed sharply lower Friday, extending their losing streak to a fourth consecutive session amid concerns over a potential U.S. recession. The local currency rose against the U.S. dollar.

The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price …

Creating value from coconut shell dolls and waste wood scraps

Coconut shells and leftover wood scraps are not thrown away. A couple brings them to create value by making dolls and antique cars to sell as souvenirs and keepsakes, increasing their income.

Uncle Sawan, 72 years old, and Aunt Sri-uan, 76 years ol…