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  • Standoff with Iran drags on as Trump seeks breakthrough before China trip Standoff with Iran drags on as Trump seeks breakthrough before China trip SEOUL, May 10 (AJP) - Despite U.S. President Donald Trump's optimistic comments about imminent progress with Iran over the weekend, Washington and Tehran have yet to reach a breakthrough in talks to end the months-long Middle East conflict.
  • More South Koreans borrow to invest in stocks amid KOSPIs historic rally More South Koreans borrow to invest in stocks amid KOSPI's historic rally SEOUL, May 10 (AJP) - South Koreans are increasingly borrowing money to invest in stocks amid a frenzy fueled by a recent record-breaking rally in the Korean stock market. Outstanding balances on interest-bearing overdrafts at the country's five major banks stood at 40.50 trillion won.
  • Defense minister heads to Washington to push for early transfer of wartime troop control Defense minister heads to Washington to push for early transfer of wartime troop control SEOUL, May 10 (AJP) - There will be "no major hurdles" in pushing for the speedy transfer of wartime operational control of South Korean troops to Seoul, Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back said as he left for Washington, D.C. on Sunday for talks with U.S. officials.
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