1.   A KOREAN company is to salvage a former Ferranti International operation in the Lothians.

2.   Already, Korean companies are either thinking about or putting planned chip plants on hold.

3.   And because a weaker currency will make imports more expensive, many Korean companies may just pass along those higher costs to customers abroad.

4.   Analysts say the cut in the reserve ratio will help reduce the interest payment burdens of many Korean companies.

5.   And individuals can use Postel Services , the Korean company whose service Bell used to learn the fate of his job applications.

6.   And Korean companies are still turning in some pretty good performances.

7.   And Korean companies said they are preparing to accelerate steps to cut jobs and costs.

8.   And it could make it tougher to do business abroad just as Korean companies are making a big international push.

9.   Another Korean company, Hyundai Corp., could also be a contender for Fokker.

10.   As the month winds down, Korean companies may increase imports of key raw materials such as silicon for the chip industry, auto parts and crude oil.