(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Feb. 23)

The greenbelt rule was a legacy introduced by former President Park Chung Hee in 1971 to stop reckless urban development. Thanks to the program, Korea maintains its unique greenery and mountains across the country. But the blanket rigid regulation ha…

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E-Mart to enter Laos this year

E-Mart Inc., South Korea’s leading discount store chain, said Friday it will make inroads into Laos later this year as it seeks to strengthen its presence in Southeast Asian markets.

E-Mart signed a master franchise agreement with U-Dee Co. Ltd., an…

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