YON - Yonhap News Agency of Korea articles from November 2008

YON - Yonhap News Agency of Korea archives from November 2008

Group of U.S. scientists to visit N. Korea next year.
November 1, 2008... SEOUL, Nov. 1 (Yonhap) -- A group of U.S. scientists in the information technology sector will visit Pyongyang in January next year to discuss exchanges between the two countries' scientists, U.S. international broadcaster Radio Free Asia (RFA)...

British envoy in Seoul to visit Pyongyang next week: source.
November 1, 2008... SEOUL, Nov. 1 (Yonhap) -- The top British envoy in Seoul will fly to Pyongyang next week for a routine consultation with his country's embassy there, a South Korean diplomatic source said Saturday. The visit by British Ambassador to South Korea...

The long haul.
November 1, 2008... (EDITORIAL from the JoongAng Daily on Nov. 1) - President Lee Myung-bak said we've entered a tunnel whose end is not in sight. Thanks to a currency swap contract with the United States, we have barely escaped a foreign exchange crisis. But more...

Elite Middle Schools Build More Consensus to Calm Opposition.
November 1, 2008... (EDITORIAL from the Korea Times on Nov. 1) - Two international middle schools are expected to start operation in Seoul next spring following the municipal education board's approval of their establishment Friday. However, their opening might...

One more umbrella.
November 1, 2008... (EDITORIAL from the Korea Herald on Nov. 1) - The Korean financial markets recovered a substantial degree of stability after the news on Thursday that it would get access to $30 billion from the U.S. Federal Reserve in a financial crisis. It...

U.S., N. Korean nuclear envoys set to meet in New York next week: State Dept.
November 1, 2008... WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. special envoy for multilateral North Korean nuclear talks will meet with his North Korean counterpart in New York next week on the margins of a seminar, the State Department said Friday. The meeting...

Lee vows to gain Assembly approval of KORUS FTA by year's end.(Conference notes)
November 1, 2008... SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Myung-bak said on Friday that his government and the ruling Grand National Party are determined to finalize parliamentary approval of the long-overdue Korea-U.S. free trade agreement (KORUS FTA) by...

S. Korea to submit revised 2009 budget plan: vice finance minister.
November 1, 2008... SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's government will submit to parliament "as soon as possible" a revised 2009 budget plan reflecting the latest economic conditions, Vice Finance Minister Bae Kook-hwan said Friday. Earlier this month, the...

S. Korea unveils measures to buffer economy from builders' bankruptcies.
November 1, 2008... SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's financial watchdog said Friday the government unveiled emergency measures to minimize the negative impact on the economy of local builders' possible bankruptcies. "The government is preparing...

KT Q3 net plunges 37 pct on subscription drop, weak won.
November 1, 2008... SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Yonhap) -- KT Corp., South Korea's largest fixed-line operator, reported Friday that its third-quarter earnings tumbled 37 percent from a year earlier on a drop in subscribers and a weaker won. Net income amounted to 161.4...

S&P removes 7 local banks from watch list.
November 1, 2008... SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Yonhap) -- Global credit appraiser Standard & Poor's Ratings Service said Friday that it has removed seven major South Korean banks from its watch list for credit reviews on recently improved liquidity conditions. Those banks...

S. Korea will overcome crisis under current dollar demand: official.
November 1, 2008... SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Yonhap) -- A ranking South Korean presidential aide said Friday the country will "definitely" overcome the current financial crisis if the demand for the dollar remains at its current level. The remarks came a day after South...

Opposition parties unite to battle 'biased investigation'.
November 1, 2008... SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Yonhap) -- An ongoing prosecutorial investigation into a former legislator's fundraising practices escalated into political warfare on Friday, as three opposition parties vowed to combine forces to combat what they call a...

Singaporean leader vows to help Lee devise national vision.
November 1, 2008... SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Yonhap) -- Singaporean Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong on Friday agreed to serve as an adviser to President Lee Myung-bak, helping the Lee government map out its future vision and cope with global issues, the presidential office...

Seoul minister pleads with civic groups over leaflets.
November 1, 2008... SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Yonhap) -- Seoul's unification minister said Friday his government will continue to persuade local civic groups to refrain from sending propaganda leaflets into North Korea, just days after Pyongyang threatened "resolute"...

Hana Financial swings to net loss in Q3.(Financial report)
November 1, 2008... SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Yonhap) -- Hana Financial Group Inc., South Korea's fourth-ranked financial holding firm, said Friday it switched to a net loss in the third quarter due to increased loan loss reserves. Net loss reached 73.3 billion won (US$56.5...

Hyundai Steel to cut prices on slow demand, falling costs.
November 1, 2008... SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Steel Co., South Korea's second-largest steelmaker, said Friday it will cut product prices beginning next month as demand is slowing and costs of steel scrap are falling amid fears of a global economic...

Shinhan Financial Group Q3 net dips 38.3 pct.
November 1, 2008... SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Yonhap) -- Shinhan Financial Group Co., South Korea's No. 2 financial services company, said Friday its third-quarter earnings fell 38.3 percent on-year due mainly to investment losses from Lehman Brothers-related debt...

Seoul shares up 2.6 percent on U.S. gains.
November 1, 2008... SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks finished substantially higher Friday as foreign investors snapped up blue chips in line with overnight U.S. gains, analysts said. The local currency fell against the greenback. The benchmark Korea...

S. Korea, U.S. struggle to reach deal on sharing defense cost.
November 1, 2008... SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Yonhap) -- The United States is demanding South Korea pay half of the US$3 billion in annual non-personnel stationing costs (NPSC) to maintain its troops here, a government official said Friday after the latest round of...

S. Korean currency dips 3.2 pct to U.S. dollar.
November 1, 2008... SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's currency declined 3.2 percent against the U.S. dollar Friday following the previous session's surge triggered by a currency swap deal with the U.S., dealers said. The local currency closed at 1,291 won...

Chairman's son may return to Hyundai Motor.
November 1, 2008... SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Yonhap) -- The only son of Hyundai Motor Co. Chairman Chung Mong-koo is expected to return to the nation's largest automaker in a move that will potentially cement his status as the heir apparent to his father's firm, company...

HanKook Tire swings to loss in Q3.(Financial report)
November 1, 2008... SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Yonhap) -- Hankook Tire Co., South Korea's largest tiremaker, said Friday it swung to a net loss for the third quarter of this year, hit by surging costs of rubber and other raw materials. Hankook Tire lost 14.7 billion won...

Seoul donates Korean War monument to Colombia.
November 1, 2008... SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will donate a Korean War monument to Colombia this week in a show of appreciation for the thousands of Colombian troops who fought in the bloody 1950-53 war, the South Korean Ministry of Patriots and...

S. Korea's industrial output grows 6.1 pct in September.
November 1, 2008... SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's industrial output grew at a faster pace in September on gains in exports of video-audio products and transportation equipment, a government report showed Friday. The National Statistical Office (NSO)...

Seoul approves 2 trillion won for acquisition of new ships, aircraft.
November 1, 2008... SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Friday approved three new projects that will require over 2 trillion won (US$1.57 billion) to purchase or build new ships and aircraft, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) said. The...

FTA with Cambodia to go into effect in November.
November 1, 2008... SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Yonhap) -- A free trade agreement (FTA) between South Korea and Cambodia will go into effect as of November, the government said Friday. The Ministry of Strategy and Finance said the moves follows notification by Phnom Penh on...

S. Koreans to begin visa-free travel to U.S. from Nov. 17.
November 1, 2008... SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Yonhap) -- South Korean citizens will be allowed to visit the United States visa-free starting Nov. 17, when the visa waiver program (VWP) for South Korea goes into effect, authorities said Friday. South Korea is among seven new...

S. Korean manufacturing sentiment hits record low.
November 1, 2008... SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Yonhap) -- South Korean manufacturing sentiment sank to a record low for the fourth quarter due to concerns over an economic recession amid global financial turmoil, a government poll showed Friday. The business survey index...

Park Chan-ho says he could play for another team next year.
November 1, 2008... SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Yonhap) -- South Korean Park Chan-ho of the Los Angeles Dodgers hinted Friday he could sign with a different Major League Baseball team next year to get a chance to pitch as a starter. Park, who played as a reliever this year...

Seoul to ship steel to N.K. after nuke verification agreement.
November 1, 2008... SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will likely postpone steel shipments to North Korea until agreement is reached at upcoming six-party nuclear disarmament talks on a protocol to verify the communist state's nuclear declaration, government...

Seoul shares up on Wall Street gains.
November 1, 2008... SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks gained moderately late Friday morning, moving in line with overnight U.S. gains, analysts said. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) gained 8.83 points, or 0.81 percent, to...

Japanese tourists flock to Korea on strong yen.
November 1, 2008... SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Yonhap) -- The number of Japanese tourists to South Korea is expected to jump nearly 30 percent on-year in the fourth quarter on a stronger yen, a state tourism agency said Friday. "It's predicted that the local tourism industry...

Gov't, ruling party agree to speed up passage of Korea-U.S. FTA.
November 1, 2008... SEOUL. Oct. 31 (Yonhap) -- The government and the ruling party agreed Friday to increase efforts to promptly pass a free trade agreement (FTA) with Washington in a bid to help the world's 13th largest economy retain momentum amid growing global...

S. Korean defense minister to visit Iraq, Lebanon next month.
November 1, 2008... SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Yonhap) -- South Korean Defense Minister Lee Sang-hee will head to Iraq and Lebanon next month to visit South Korean troops deployed there as part of the country's international peacekeeping efforts, the Defense Ministry said...

S. Korea to post trade surplus in October: minister.
November 1, 2008... SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is expected to post a trade surplus in October for the first time in five months that could help stabilize overall economic conditions, a senior policymaker said Friday. Knowledge Economy Minister Lee...

Seoul terminates free medical service in Iraq ahead of troop pullout.
November 1, 2008... SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Yonhap) -- The medical unit of a South Korean contingent in Iraq this week terminated its mission in the Middle Eastern nation, which provided free medical services to over 88,000 Iraqi residents, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS)...

S. Korean firm acquires Pharmexa unit.
November 1, 2008... SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Yonhap) -- Kael Co., a South Korean biotechnology start-up, said Friday it has acquired Gemvax, a unit of Danish cancer-vaccine maker Pharmexa A/S. The acquisition of Gemvax will give Kael a crucial gateway for its push to...

Seoul education board approves int'l middle school in Seoul.
November 1, 2008... SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Yonhap) -- Seoul's education board on Friday approved the opening of two international middle schools next year, a decision opposed by many as constituting elitist education that could exacerbate the educational gap between the...

Currency swap deal to help stabilize market: official.
November 1, 2008... SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Yonhap) -- The currency swap deal between South Korea and the United States will help stabilize the local foreign exchange market that has fluctuated sharply in recent weeks, a finance ministry official said Friday. The U.S....

Seoul shares rise after weak start.
November 1, 2008... SEOUL, Oct. 31 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks opened slightly lower Friday but soon gained ground as foreign and retail investors were heartened by overnight Wall Street gains, analysts said. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index...

Lee to vow measures to avert slump in real economy.
November 2, 2008... SEOUL, Nov. 2 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Myung-bak is scheduled to deliver his second radio address on Monday, reiterating his determination to take various preemptive measures to prevent the financial crisis from spilling over into the real...

S. Korea, China to step up cooperation on food safety.
November 2, 2008... BEIJING, Nov. 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and China agreed Sunday that they will step up cooperation to enhance food safety in a bid to prevent the repeat of a recent food scare sparked by harmful Chinese food products. The promise came amid...

Korea, China, Japan to hold summit in Fukuoka Dec. 14.
November 2, 2008... SEOUL, Nov. 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korea, China and Japan are scheduled to hold a tripartite summit in Fukuoka, Japan, in the middle of next month for discussion on closer cooperation in overcoming the global financial crisis, a ranking official...

N.K. media release photos of leader Kim watching soccer match.
November 2, 2008... SEOUL, Nov. 2 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's state media on Sunday released still photos of leader Kim Jong-il watching a soccer match in an apparent bid to dispel rampant speculation over the condition of his health. The North's official Korean...

World Bank calls on emerging economies to adopt expansionary monetary policies.
November 2, 2008... SEOUL, Nov. 2 (Yonhap) -- Emerging countries should push for expansionary monetary policies to shield their economies from the ongoing global financial turmoil amid falling inflationary pressure, a high-ranking official at the World Bank said...

Korean households' debt repayment capacity weakens: BOK.
November 2, 2008... SEOUL, Nov. 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korean households' ability to repay debt weakened in the first half of this year as household debt rose at a faster pace than income growth, the central bank said Sunday, adding to worries over sluggish consumer...

S. Korea to resume beef talks with Canada this week.
November 2, 2008... SEOUL, Nov. 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will restart negotiations with Canada on beef imports this week after a one-year hiatus, government officials said Sunday, with Seoul widely expected to reopen its market. Seoul banned Canadian beef in May...

Concerns linger despite S. Korea's eased credit crunch.
November 2, 2008... SEOUL, Nov. 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's liquidity crunch has eased considerably on a swap deal with the U.S. and other market stabilization measures, but it is still too early to be optimistic about market conditions, experts said Sunday....

LG CNS to set up development center in China.
November 2, 2008... SEOUL, Nov. 2 (Yonhap) -- South Korean systems integration company LG CNS Co. said Sunday it will establish a global development center in Shenyang, China, to fast-track its efforts to tap into the global market. Under an agreement signed with...

Financial crisis, global slump to rock S. Korean economy.
November 2, 2008... SEOUL, Nov. 2 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean economy is likely to undergo plunging exports and anemic domestic demand in the wake of global financial turmoil and a worldwide business slump, industry sources said Sunday. The annual growth rate of...

Seoul condemns essay justifying Japan's military aggression.
November 2, 2008... SEOUL, Nov. 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea criticized on Saturday an essay by Japan's former air force general which justifies his country's aggression on the Korean peninsular, saying it represented "a distortion of history." General Toshio...

Jail term sought for officer opposing crackdown on anti-US beef rallies.
November 2, 2008... SEOUL, Nov. 1 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean prosecution has demanded a three-year jail term for a riot police officer who refused to return to his unit because he did not want to be mobilized against rallies opposing U.S. beef imports earlier...

S. Korean stocks expected to gain ground next week.
November 2, 2008... SEOUL, Nov. 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks are forecast to gain steam next week, thanks to hopes of trade surplus for October and a possible additional interest rate cut, analysts said Saturday. However, the market will remain volatile due...

S. Korea beats Syria 1-0 in U19 football match.
November 2, 2008... SEOUL, Nov. 1 (Yonhap) -- Kim Young-kwon scored a header in injury time to lift South Korea over Syria 1-0 in the opener of the under-19 Asian Football Confederation championship in Saudi Arabia Saturday, the sport's governing body here said....

S. Korea seeks additional budget spending to stimulate economy.
November 3, 2008... SEOUL, Nov. 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea said Monday that it will increase its budget spending by around 10 trillion won (US$7.74 billion) next year as part of efforts to help stimulate the slumping economy and low-income people tide over the...

S. Korea U19 team loses to UAE after conceding two late goals.
November 3, 2008... SEOUL, Nov. 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea conceded two goals both in injury time to lose 1-2 to the United Arab Emirates on Monday (Korean time) in the under-19 Asian Football Confederation championship in Saudi Arabia, the sport's governing body...

Government should not use NIS for domestic politics.
November 3, 2008... (EDITORIAL from the Korea Times on Nov. 3): Few administrative agencies have undergone more frequent overhaul by the changes in political power than the National Intelligence Service (NIS). The nation's top espionage agency is now pushing...

Korea, unite.
November 3, 2008... (EDITORIAL from the JoongAng Daily on Nov. 3): The Grand National Party proposed establishing a ???pan-national people???s council??? to iron out a grand compromise among labor unions, employers and the government. The Democratic Party followed...

True view of history?
November 3, 2008... (EDITORIAL from the Korea Herald on Nov. 3): In an essay titled "Was Japan an Aggressor Nation?" Toshio Tamogami, chief of staff of Japan's Air Self-Defence Force, wrote regarding World War II, "It is certainly a false accusation to say that...

Lee urges nationwide support for small businesses.
November 3, 2008... SEOUL, Nov. 3 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Myung-bak on Monday vowed to keep competitive small and medium-sized businesses afloat through various fiscal support measures, as part of his government's drive to prevent the global credit crunch from...

Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers.
November 3, 2008... SEOUL, Nov. 3 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major Korean newspapers on Nov. 3. Korean-language dailies -- Domino of 'corporate defaults' begins (Kyunghyang Shinmun) -- Households, smaller businesses pose risk for...

S. Korea posts trade surplus of US$1.22 bln in Oct.
November 3, 2008... SEOUL, Nov. 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea posted a trade surplus of US$1.22 billion in October on a surge in exports of ships and oil products as well as lower crude prices, a government report showed Monday. Exports rose 10 percent on-year to...

Entrepreneurial spirit key to overcoming economic challenges: official.
November 3, 2008... SEOUL, Nov. 3 (Yonhap) -- Reviving the entrepreneurial spirit of South Korea's business community is key to overcoming the current global economic crisis, a senior government official said Monday. Knowledge Economy Minister Lee Youn-ho said at...

N. Korea heaps blame on US for global financial turmoil.
November 3, 2008... SEOUL, Nov. 2 (Yonhap) -- North Korea stepped up its routine criticism of the United States Sunday for the ongoing global financial turmoil, accusing Washington of turning to warfare to resolve economic concerns. "Troubled by the deepening...

No need to delay FTA.
November 4, 2008... (EDITORIAL from JoongAng Daily on Nov. 4): The government and the Grand National Party are seeking legislative approval of the free trade agreement with the United States. The government and the ruling party plan to submit a bill to that effect...

More stimulus: Policymakers struggling to avoid economic slump.
November 4, 2008... (EDITORIAL from Korea Times on Nov. 4): Monday's additional stimulus package is aimed at preventing the roaring global financial crisis from spilling into the real economy. The 14-trillion-won ($10.76-billion) package came after share prices...

Election in America.
November 4, 2008... (EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on Nov. 4): Americans go to the polls today (from early evening Korean time) to make a choice between a black candidate and a white candidate. Economy, security and other concerns could guide their selection but...

Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers.
November 4, 2008... SEOUL, Nov. 4 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major Korean newspapers on Nov. 4. Korean-language dailies -- Seoul's full deregulation of real estate market feared to fan speculation (Kyunghyang Shinmun) -- World watching...

Swap deal with China imminent: sources.
November 4, 2008... SEOUL, Nov. 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is seeking a US$10-30 billion currency swap deal with China as talks between the two nations are nearing an end, government and central bank officials said Tuesday. Currently, the two countries have a...

S. Korea's FX reserves fall to $212.3 bln in Oct.
November 4, 2008... SEOUL, Nov. 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's foreign exchange reserves took their steepest monthly fall since the 1997-98 Asian financial crisis in October, mainly due to an increased liquidity supply meant to ease financial jitters, the central...

Seoul residents evacuate for removal of unexploded bomb.
November 4, 2008... SEOUL, Nov. 3 (Yonhap) -- Hundreds of residents and students in downtown Seoul were evacuated Monday while military personnel worked to remove an unexploded bomb apparently dropped during the 1950-53 Korean War, police said. The police sealed...

Microsoft unveils $60 mln investment plan for Korea.
November 4, 2008... SEOUL, Nov. 3 (Yonhap) -- Steve Ballmer, chief executive of U.S. software giant Microsoft, disclosed a plan to invest US$60 million (about 75.6 billion won) in South Korea over the next three years during his courtesy call on President Lee...

Lee vows not to discriminate against provinces.
November 4, 2008... SEOUL, Nov. 3 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Myung-bak said Monday that his government will promote balanced national development by transferring all development profits generated in the Seoul metropolitan area to provincial areas. Lee's remark came...

Presidential office denies hard-line stance against N. Korea.
November 4, 2008... SEOUL, Nov. 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's presidential office, Cheong Wa Dae, on Monday denied any intention to pursue a hard-line policy toward North Korea. "The government of President Lee Myung-bak remains unchanged in its stance toward North...

Prosecutors indict head of real estate firm on embezzlement charges.
November 4, 2008... SEOUL, Nov. 3 (Yonhap) -- Prosecutors indicted on Monday the head of a development company who allegedly incurred some 80 billion won (US$62 million) in losses to his company, charging him with embezzlement and breach of trust. Prime Group CEO...

Only 3 out of 10 indicted rapists jailed: report.
November 4, 2008... SEOUL, Nov. 3 (Yonhap) -- Only about three out of every ten indicted rapists in South Korea received jail terms in 2006, a research paper by a local women's organization showed Monday. According to the government-funded Korean Women's...

Exporters sue major banks over currency options.
November 4, 2008... SEOUL, Nov. 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korean exporters filed a class action suit against major lenders on Monday, claiming the currency options they hold are unfair and should be nullified amid huge losses caused by the won's steep decline. Hundreds...

S. Korean scientists develop clean, non-cement concrete.
November 4, 2008... SEOUL, Nov. 3 (Yonhap) -- A non-cement concrete that can help cut back on greenhouse gas emissions has been developed by South Korean scientists, the government said Monday. The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology said a team of...

Growth, investment are keys to overcoming economic downturn: Microsoft chief.
November 4, 2008... SEOUL, Nov. 3 (Yonhap) -- The chief of Microsoft Corp. stressed Monday that aggressive growth through investment is the key for companies struggling to cope with the dwindling economy. "At the end of the day, the only way to really move forward...

Seoul shares jump for 3rd day on improved investor confidence.
November 4, 2008... SEOUL, Nov. 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks closed up 1.44 percent Monday on improved market sentiment following a recent currency swap deal with the U.S. and government's additional stimulus measures aimed at revitalizing the slumping...

S. Korean auto sales gain in October, outlook uncertain.
November 4, 2008... SEOUL, Nov. 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korean automakers, including Hyundai Motor Co. and its affiliate Kia Motors Corp., said Monday that sales posted a moderate gain in October, helped by demand for their fuel-efficient cars. But, the short-term...

SK Telecom gains more customers than rivals in October.
November 4, 2008... SEOUL, Nov. 3 (Yonhap) -- SK Telecom Co., South Korea's leading mobile carrier, gained more customers than its rivals in October, maintaining its lead in the country's saturated telecom market, according to data released by mobile carriers...

Google's Knol not in competition with Wiki: founder.(Company overview)
November 4, 2008... SEOUL, Nov. 3 (Yonhap) -- The founder of Wikipedia, the world's largest open-content on-line encyclopedia, said Monday that he does not perceive Google Inc.'s recently-launched user-generated article project as a competitor yet. "It seems very...