*Bank of Korea Keeps Rates on Hold at 2%

Japan Feb Core Machine Orders +1.4% on Month

Yen shows slight weakness against major rivals

Foreigners Net Buyers Of Japan Stocks, Bonds, Notes Last Week

*Japan Residents Bought Net 74.7 Million Yen In Foreign Stocks Last Week, Sold Net 2,114.7 Million Yen In Foreign Bonds, Notes