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Seoul shares rebound for 2nd day on tech gains after global rout

Seoul shares ended higher for a second straight session Wednesday, helped by tech gains, as investors’ sentiment for risky assets improved following a global stock rout. The Korean won fell against the U.S. dollar.

The benchmark Korea Composite Stoc…

Korean Air’s Q2 net down 6 pct on increased fuel, labor costs

Korean Air Co., South Korea’s leading carrier, said Wednesday its second-quarter net profit fell 6 percent on-year due to an increase in fuel and labor costs.

Net profit for the three months ending in June reached 349 billion won (US$251.2 million),…

Catching illegal rosewood logging in Khao Yai National Park

Prachin Buri, Khao Yai National Park arrested a rosewood logger with a gun and knife. A search found drug paraphernalia. The suspect was taken to Prachantakham Police Station in Prachin Buri Province for legal proceedings.

Mr. Chaiya Huaihongthong, …