1.   But under Korean law, it is illegal for a company to dismiss workers unless the company is in dire straits.

2.   Financial Debentures are bonds issued by various special banks created by Korean law, including the Korean Development Bank.

3.   Ford is the first foreign company to begin television advertising during prime time, a step previously banned by Korean law.

4.   Korean law now bars all but the most financially strapped companies from dismissing workers.

5.   Korean laws enable businesses to continue operating while they arrange to settle with their creditors.

6.   Previously, Korean law barred such sackings.

7.   There seems little public pressure for the president to resign since he only has nine months remaining in his term and Korean law bars presidents from running for re-election.

8.   Under Korean law, civil servants cannot unionize.

9.   Under Korean law, banks and other companies are barred from dismissing employees unless they are close to bankruptcy.

10.   Among other things, the disputed Korean law makes it easier for companies to fire employees, while limiting union rights for three to five more years.