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• Daewoo Engineering & Construction Q1 net income up 17.4 pct. to 173.6 bln won

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  SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- Daewoo Engineering & Construction Co. on Thursday reported its first-quarter net profit of 173.6 billion won (US$137.2 million), up 17.4 percent from a year earlier.The company said in a regulatory filing that it posted 22
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  (LEAD) Amorepacific Q1 net dips 25 pct on weak Asian sales

  (ATTN: RECASTS throughout; ADDS photo)SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- Amorepacific Group, South Korea's leading cosmetics group, said Thursday its first-quarter net profit fell 25 percent from a year earlier due to weak sales in Asian markets.Net pro
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  S. Korea to stabilize FX market amid won's fall against U.S. dollar

  SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's top economic policymaker said Thursday the government plans to take measures to stabilize the foreign exchange market, if needed, as the Korean currency has fallen against the U.S. dollar at a fast pace.F
• Samsung SDI Q1 net profit up 141.7 pct. to 362.7 bln won

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  SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- Samsung SDI Co. on Thursday reported its first-quarter net profit of 362.7 billion won (US$286.6 million), up 141.7 percent from a year earlier.The company said in a regulatory filing that it posted 322.3 billion won in op
• Amorepacific Group Q1 net income down 25.2 pct to 132.2 bln won

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  SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- Amorepacific Group on Thursday reported its first-quarter net income of 132.2 billion won (US$104.5 million), down 25.2 percent from a year earlier.The company said in a regulatory filing that operating income for the Janu
• Amorepacific Q1 net profit down 12.7 pct to 120.1 bln won

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  SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- Amorepacific Corp. on Thursday reported its first-quarter net profit of 120.1 billion won (US$94.9 million), down 12.7 percent from a year earlier.The company said in a regulatory filing that operating income for the Janua
• (EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on April 28)

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  Breaking the silencePresident Moon Jae-in broke a long silence in his meeting Monday with Blue House correspondents and in his interview with JTBC. The 160-minute conversation with the broadcaster, in particular, was exceptionally long for an outgoin
• (EDITORIAL from Korea Times on April 28)

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  Self-destructive behaviorAllies should thwart North's threat to use nukesNorth Korean leader Kim Jong-un has declared his resolve to ramp up his country's nuclear capabilities and use such weapons for other purposes beyond war deterrence. &q
• (EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on April 28)

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  Attend hearingsDemocratic Party boycotts confirmation hearings, endangering launch of new CabinetPrime Minister nominee Han Duck-soo's two-day confirmation hearings all fell apart due to the Democratic Party of Korea's boycott.The ruling and
• Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

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  SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top in major South Korean newspapers on April 28.Korean-language dailies-- National Assembly opens plenary session amid standoff over prosecution reform bills (Kyunghyang Shinmun)-- National Assembly
• Business sentiment improves for May on expectations for more demand

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  SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korean's business sentiment improved for May amid expectations that the government's move to lift pandemic-related curbs could boost demand, a central bank poll showed Thursday.The business sentiment index (B
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  SK Inc. acquires controlling stake in SiC power chip maker

  SEOUL, April 27 (Yonhap) -- SK Inc., the holding company of South Korean conglomerate SK Group, said Wednesday it is acquiring a majority stake in a local silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductor manufacturer as it seeks to further advance into elec
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  (LEAD) Samsung Biologics Q1 net income up 141 pct on increased sales

  (ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead, throughout with details; ADDS photo, byline)By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, April 27 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Biologics Co, the biotech arm of South Korea's Samsung Group, said Wednesday its net income skyrocketed 141 percent on-ye
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  (2nd LD) S-Oil's Q1 net more than doubles on higher oil prices, strong margins

  (ATTN: ADDS closing share price at bottom)SEOUL, April 27 (Yonhap) -- S-Oil Corp. said Wednesday its first-quarter net income more than doubled from a year earlier as a rise in oil prices and strong margins helped boost its bottom line. Net income ca
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  (3rd LD) LG Energy Solution Q1 net nearly halves amid supply chain snags

  (ATTN: ADDS more details in 7th para, closing share price at bottom) SEOUL, April 27 (Yonhap) -- LG Energy Solution Ltd. said Wednesday its first-quarter net income nearly halved from a year earlier amid the prolonged global chip supply disruptions.
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  (LEAD) LG Chem Q1 net sinks 43.9 pct on higher oil prices

  (ATTN: ADDS more details throughout) SEOUL, April 27 (Yonhap) -- LG Chem Ltd. said Wednesday its first-quarter net profit shrank 43.9 percent from a year earlier, as a recent rise in global crude oil prices deteriorated the profitability in its main
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  (3rd LD) LG Display Q1 net income sharply down on sluggish demand, lower LCD panel prices

  (ATTN: ADDS LG Display's share price at bottom)By Woo Jae-yeonSEOUL, April 27 (Yonhap) -- LG Display Co., a major display panel maker, said Wednesday its first-quarter net income fell nearly 80 percent from a year ago, driven by lower demand for
• Samsung C&T Q1 net profit down 26.8 pct to 649.2 bln won

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  SEOUL, April 27 (Yonhap) -- Samsung C&T Corp. on Wednesday reported its first-quarter net income of 649.2 billion won (US$513.1 million), down 26.8 percent from a year earlier.The company said in a regulatory filing that operating profit for the Janu
• Doosan Bobcat Q1 net income down 12.9 pct to 100.5 bln won

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  SEOUL, April 27 (Yonhap) -- Doosan Bobcat Inc. on Wednesday reported its first-quarter net income of 100.5 billion won (US$79.4 million), down 12.9 percent from a year earlier.Operating income for the January-March period was 194.4 billion won, up 13
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  (2nd LD) LG Display Q1 net income sharply down on sluggish demand, lower LCD panel prices

  (ATTN: ADDS more details in last 7 paras)SEOUL, April 27 (Yonhap) -- LG Display Co., a major display panel maker, said Wednesday its first-quarter net income fell nearly 80 percent from a year ago, driven by lower demand for IT products and falling T