Korea looks to energy and minerals

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SOUTH KOREA - The National Pension Service (NPS) has confirmed it is to invest almost US$22bn over the next ten years as it seeks to buy into energy and mineral resources.

The NPS said the move would allow it to diversify the $200bn portfolio, currently invested largely in equities and bonds, and seek higher returns. It will also allow Korea to secure vital resources...

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