51.   The Korean government can replenish the deposits, in whole or in part, by buying up the bad loans, using general funds to do so.

52.   The Korean government has long consulted with the U.S. and other governments about the plan, Sul said.

53.   The Korean government has promised higher taxes and higher interest rates to get the economy in order.

54.   The Korean government lifted restrictions on mergers and acquisitions of public companies by foreigners to comply with terms of the International Monetary Fund.

55.   The Korean government said today it will take steps to stabilize the slumping won and stock market, but there has been little immediate action.

56.   The Korean government, under pressure from foreign investors, will lift the ban on hostile action from next year.

57.   The Korean government and the IMF have both said there is no need for IMF involvement.

58.   The Korean government controls Pohang through stock holdings owned by the Ministry of Finance and the state-run Korea Development Bank.

59.   The Korean government is attempting to convince foreign companies to continue to invest in Korean banks and companies.

60.   The Korean government played down the crisis.