World Scene: South Korea

1 rich woman, 400 suitors

Almost 400 South Koreans have applied to marry a millionairess who advertised for a soulmate but only eight "serious-minded" applicants will make the final cut, a matchmaking agency said yesterday.

The 49-year-old woman who is reportedly worth $18 million has been seeking a husband through an online advertisement since May 20, a spokeswoman said.