21.   Beyond conserving individual tracts of land, the fund helps companies dispose of developed land and buildings no longer needed for their operations.

22.   A rebound by the dollar helped electronics companies, which are exporters.

23.   A merger would help the companies cut labor and production costs in the face of tough international competition, Sawato said.

24.   A recovery of the dollar helped electronics companies, which are exporters.

25.   A stronger dollar helps these companies by increasing the yen value of overseas earnings, while a weaker dollar crimps profit growth.

26.   A rising dollar helped these companies, which are large exporters.

27.   A strong dollar helps French companies that make sales in dollars.

28.   A strong dollar helps Japanese companies by making their exports more competitive in U.S. markets and boosting profits when the companies convert dollar-denominated income back to yen.

29.   A strong economy typically spurs travel, helping hotel companies quickly because they can change their rates nightly in response to increased demand.

30.   A Sunkyong group spokesman declined comment on charges that ties to Roh helped the company.