Posted on 01 Jul 2010
The rise comes after the country's largest steelmaker POSCO said earlier this month it would raise prices of its benchmark steel products by 6 percent from July.
Hyundai Steel said in a statement it would raise its hot-rolled steel prices to 900,000 won ($739.6) per tonne from 850,000 won, while prices of plates would rise to 950,000 won from 900,000 won. ($1=1216.8 Won)