S. Korea to support working moms to raise employment rate

South Korea planned to support working mothers through diverse programs devised in accordance with women's life cycle as part of efforts to raise hiring rate to 70 percent, the women's ministry said Tuesday.

S. Korea's current account surplus hits record high in 2013

South Korea's current account surplus hit a new high last year thanks to solid exports, which account for around half of the economy, central bank data showed Wednesday.

S. Korea urges DPRK to prepare for family reunion more actively

South Korea on Wednesday urged the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to more actively participate in preparations necessary for holding the agreed reunion of separated families.