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[AtoZ into Korean mind] Humor in Korea: Navigating the line between what's funny and not
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[Exclusive] Korean military set to ban iPhones over 'security' concerns
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Yoon seeks rebound, taps 5-term lawmaker as chief of staff
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Medical standoff deepens as doctors reject new med school plan, talks
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Korean, Romanian leaders discuss defense tech, nuclear energy
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[Graphic News] 77% of young Koreans still financially dependent
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[Herald Interview] Why Toss invited hackers to penetrate its system
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S. Korean envoys convene to navigate strategy amid Middle East tensions
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North Korea fires several short-range ballistic missiles into sea: JCS
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Samsung, SK hynix investors dump shares on Nvidia crash
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[Photo News] Car of the year
Jan. 21, 2014
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[Photo News] BMW reaches high
Jan. 20, 2014
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Terms of a hot hatch ― Volkswagen Golf
For Hyundai Motor, the Volkswagen Golf may be both a source of inspiration and an eyesore. The Korean carmaker often admits that its engineers take the popular hatch apart to study, and its latest compact cars have a greater competitive edge than ever before. (A Volkswagen executive also once told me that the company was inspecting new vehicles from Hyundai as well.)But after my four-day test drive of the Golf, I felt there was still a clear gap that cannot be narrowed soon between the two rival
Jan. 19, 2014
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‘Let it snow,’ Jaguar roars
Jaguar, which has earned a reputation for its classic, luxurious interior styling, is now seeking supremacy in the all-wheel-drive category. The absence of an all-wheel-drive system had put Jaguar at a competitive disadvantage to its rivals such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Audi. But now the carmaker pledges to become a game-changer in the luxury car market.“Equipped with Jaguar’s own all-wheel-drive system, our sedans now offer the superior grip of luxury SUVs on any road surfaces as well as the d
Jan. 19, 2014
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Rolls-Royce sees record sales in Korea
Rolls-Royce, the high-end luxury carmaker owned by BMW Group, said last week that it sold 30 units last year in Korea ― its highest sales yet.The Rolls-Royce Ghost, priced at about 400 million won ($375,000) here, accounted for 27 of the 30 cars that were sold, proving to be the bestselling model among Korean big spenders.The wide popularity of the Ghost demonstrates the growth potential for the super-luxury segment in Korea, according to Lee Chul-seung, the head of the official importer Rolls-R
Jan. 19, 2014
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Toyota seeks heart-racing Camry without losing No. 1 spot
Toyota Motor has a challenge: How to heed President Akio Toyoda’s insistence on heart-racing design for the next Camry and Prius models without jeopardizing their mass-market appeal. Getting it wrong risks knocking Camry from its perch as the best-selling U.S. car, a title held for 12 consecutive years, and seeing Prius, which sells more than 200,000 units annually in the U.S., eclipsed by newer hybrid vehicles. While next-generation versions of both cars are in the works, Toyota executives have
Jan. 19, 2014
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GM CEO Barra’s 2014 pay could be worth more than $4.4 million
Mary Barra, who became the first female chief executive officer of General Motors Co. last week, may receive compensation in 2014 worth more than $4.4 million. Barra, 52, will earn $1.6 million in salary and is eligible to receive an additional $2.8 million as part of the company’s short-term incentive plan, Detroit-based GM said yesterday in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Barra also is likely to receive additional compensation as part of a new long-term incentive pla
Jan. 19, 2014
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Hyundai Motor seeks to move ‘upmarket’ in India
Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea’s largest carmaker, said Friday that it seeks to move “upmarket” in India this year, while expanding sales of its popular mini-sized city cars.The carmaker is already the second-largest automotive nameplate on the subcontinent with its market share topping a little over 15 percent with around 380,000 vehicles sold in 2013.The Indian car industry as a whole is dominated by Maruti Suzuki, a subsidiary of Japan’s Suzuki Motor Corp. that held a 43 percent market share
Jan. 17, 2014
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Hyundai’s European sales dip in 2013
Car sales by Hyundai Motor Co. backtracked in Europe last year amid weak overall market conditions, while its smaller sibling Kia Motors Corp. managed to increase its presence on the continent, industry data showed Thursday.According to the data by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, Hyundai sold around 408,000 units in 2013, down 2.2 percent from the previous year. Kia, on the other hand, posted sales topping 329,000 vehicles, up 0.4 percent on-year.The changes caused Hyundai’s
Jan. 17, 2014
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Car exports to U.S. hit record in 2013: report
South Korean automakers exported a record number of vehicles to the United States last year, fueled by consumer demand for full-sized cars, an industry report showed Tuesday.According to the Korea Automobile Manufacturers Association (KAMA), exports by the country’s two largest original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) most likely surpassed $12 billion last year.“From January through November, exports by Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Motors Corp. had already surpassed the all-time high reached in 2012
Jan. 14, 2014
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Volkswagen to emphasize quality over quantity in 2014
After a rather prosperous 2013, Volkswagen Korea has already begun arranging its next move in order to lead the country’s market for imported cars, the company announced last week.Last year was big for the German automaker, which sold a total of 25,662 units in Korea ― surpassing its original sales target of 24,000 units and also the previous year’s sales record of 18,395 units. This marks the first time the company has exceeded 20,000 in annual sales since its corporate establishment in Korea i
Jan. 12, 2014
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[Photo News] All-wheel drive C-class
Jan. 12, 2014
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GM Korea to resume Damas, Labo production
GM Korea will be resuming the production of the Damas mini van and Labo mini truck in the latter half of this year, a move that the Korean unit of Detroit-based General Motors is hoping will show its renewed commitment to the Korean market.The decision came Tuesday after the government decided to offer these two cars a grace period for its toughened safety and CO2 emissions rules that take effect in phases starting this year for all vehicles sold in Korea.The move was welcomed by many, including
Jan. 12, 2014
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Repair center offers ultimate luxury for Benz owners
In a relatively remote corner of the affluent district of Gangnam, a four-story building sporting a three-pointed star logo stands alone. At its simplest, it is a repair shop where Mercedes-Benz owners come to have their pricey vehicles fixed. But its upstairs is more like a luxury suite, complete with first-class seats in private cubicles for watching TV, an upscale snack bar and nail-care salon.“This is not just a service center but also a healing space for Benz owners,” said Lee Seung-taek, s
Jan. 12, 2014
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Tesla to upgrade adapter on reports of overheating
Tesla Motors, which is under investigation by U.S. regulators over fires in its Model S sedan after battery punctures, will upgrade wall-charger adapters following reports of overheating in garages. The charger connectors, which tether Tesla-issued cables to wall outlets, will be mailed out in the next two weeks, Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk said in an interview today. The replacements will be treated as a recall, though owners won’t be required to travel to service centers. Overheating can
Jan. 12, 2014
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Hyundai to launch new Genesis sedan at Detroit motor show
Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea’s largest carmaker, will debut its all new Genesis premium sedan in the U.S. at the upcoming Detroit auto show, industry sources said Thursday.The planned unveiling of the sedan, which is the second iteration of Hyundai’s upscale model, reflects the steady popularity of the first generation Genesis. The North American International Auto Show in Detroit will kick off Monday and run through Jan. 26 with 30 carmakers from around the world displaying 50 vehicles.The ne
Jan. 9, 2014
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Nissan Pathfinder hopes to become flagship SUV
Nissan Korea aims to accommodate the changing trends of Korean consumers through its official release of the Pathfinder, the company’s premium family SUV, the Japanese automaker said at a launch on Tuesday.Nissan first unveiled the Pathfinder to the global market in October 2012 and has sold roughly 110,000 units since, of which the United States accounts for more than 90,000.Although an extremely popular model in the United States, cars of this segment have a history of poor sales in Korea’s au
Jan. 7, 2014
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Jeju cranks up EV incentives
California, boasting generous incentives and wide charging networks, is one of the most favored destinations for carmakers to introduce their electric vehicles. But more recently a growing number of global players are piling onto Korea’s Jeju island, which promises even more attractive benefits.BMW will debut its first full-electric compact, the i3, in May in Korea, while Nissan’s Leaf, the best-selling electric car globally, is finalizing its entry plan to sell cars from as early as in the firs
Jan. 5, 2014
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[Photo News] More poweful Range Rover
Jan. 5, 2014
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GM says it will end regular monthly U.S. auto sales call
General Motors Co. the largest U.S. automaker, will stop holding regular monthly conference calls with industry analysts and journalists to review its U.S. sales. GM, which today said U.S. deliveries fell 6.3 percent in December from a year earlier, announced the decision on its last regularly scheduled such call. The automaker’s shares fell 3.4 percent to $39.57 at the close in New York, for the biggest one-day decline since Aug. 27. “We are ending the call to concentrate on conferences and oth
Jan. 5, 2014