Human cloning in South Korea fuels debate: fertility experts push for discussion on consequences

Article Abstract:

Lee Bo Yon of the infertility clinic of KyungHee University Medical center in Seoul, Korea, has succeeded in cloning a four-cell human embryo. The researcher is surprised by the worldwide reaction to his experiment. The embryo was created from the genetic material extracted from a 30-year old woman. Mary Lake Polan, chair of the gynecology department at Stanford University, who advised Dr. Lee when he was a post-doctoral student, said that if it is technically possible and if there is a market for it someone will do it.

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, Science & research, Genetic Engineering, Research, Cloning

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Creditor backs SK Global bailout

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SK Global Co.'s financial bailout plan has been approved by a company creditor. The company has proposed a debt-to-equity bailout plan that comes close to the 1 trillion won (702 million euros) amount that creditors had called for.

Information technology services, SK Global

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Moody's downgrades outlook for South Korea

Article Abstract:

South Korea's rating outlook has been lowered by Moody's Investors Service. The country's rating was lowered from positive to negative as a result of tensions with North Korea.

North Korea, Evaluation, International aspects, Credit ratings

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