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Opposition-led Assembly unilaterally passes bill to probe Marine's death
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Inflation eases in April, continues bumpy ride
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Golden chance to liquidate babies’ gold rings?
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Seoul to more than double military drones by 2026 to counter NK threats
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Russia sent more than 165,000 barrels of refined petroleum to N. Korea in March: White House
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Seoul alerts overseas missions to NK terror threats
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Over 60% of S. Koreans support W100m childbirth incentive: survey
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Key suspects grilled over alleged abuse of power in Marine death inquiry
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‘Inside Out 2’ adds four new emotions, explores teenage life
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Questions raised over fair promotion of RM, NewJeans
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Hankook Tire to supply high-performance tires for German Big 3
Hankook Tire & Technology, the world’s sixth-largest tire-maker, said Friday that it has started supplying its tires for high-performance sedans and sports cars of the so-called “German Big 3”: Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Audi. The tire-maker will supply its Ventus S1 evo Z tires to BMW’s X3 M and X4 M models, while also supplying its Ventus S1 evo 3 and Winter i cept evo 2 tires to Audi’s RS lineup. Multiple SUVs of the Mercedes-Benz AMG lineup, including GLC an
July 17, 2022
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[Photo News] Travelers flock to airport despite surge in COVID cases
Gimpo Airport was busy with passengers on Friday morning as the number of COVID-19 cases continued to rise in South Korea. The photo shows travelers waiting in line to get on board their train. Earlier this month, data from the transport ministry showed that the number of domestic and international flights reached 4.6 million, up 4.6 percent from the previous month. The country saw 41,310 new COVID-19 infections on Saturday, including 287 from overseas, according to the Korea Disease Control
July 16, 2022
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Ioniq 6 makes world premiere at returning Busan show
BUSAN -- Hyundai Motor’s latest electric vehicle Ioniq 6 made its global debut at the Busan Motor Show Thursday, boasting not only its sleek design but also its single-charge travel capacity of 524 kilometers. The sedan, whose overall design was inspired by airplanes, features energy efficiency at 6 km per kilowatt-hour, which is the highest rate among EVs around the world, the carmaker said. “The Ioniq 6 will create a sensation in the local EV market, currently dominated by EVs wi
July 14, 2022
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[From the Scene] Type and go: Self-cruising boats for leisure coming October
After the anchor was lifted for a boat test ride off Incheon waters, captain Lee Jun-sik at Avikus, a local autonomous navigation software venture, turns to a tablet PC, not the helm, to steer the boat. Lee simply types in where he wishes to go and then the system automatically comes up with the best and safest route. “The route planning of the system comes after processing obstacles and marine-related data. Once the route planning is done and we touch this play button on the tablet, the
July 13, 2022
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Hyundai Motor to build first local factory in 29 years
Hyundai Motor will build an electric vehicle production factory in South Korea by 2025, making it the carmaker's first investment in expanding its local manufacturing capacity in 29 years. The envisioned factory will be first-ever EV-dedicated manufacturing facility here, the company said. The plan was a part of a labor-management agreement to secure jobs for its workers, according to the union. The carmaker said it aims to break ground next year, while existing facilities that are old and ou
July 12, 2022
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Eco-friendly vehicles make up 30.3% of Korea’s automotive exports
Eco-friendly vehicles were responsible for 30.3 percent of South Korea’s total car exports in the first five months of this year, according to the Korea International Trade Association on Monday. South Korea exported $20.45 billion worth of cars from January to May, and 30.3 percent of them were eco-friendly, showing an 8.7 percentage points increase on-year. According to KITA, such an increase comes from growing global demand for carbon-neutral vehicles and the launch of all-electric m
July 11, 2022
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[Newsmaker] Korean Air ranks first in global customer satisfaction for 18th consecutive year
The country’s largest air carrier Korean Air took first place in the air passenger transportation sector of the 2022 Global Customer Satisfaction Index (GCSI) awards for the 18th time since 2005 on Thursday. The GCSI awards recognize the best Korean corporations in each category by evaluating customer satisfaction levels, global competitiveness, and customer loyalty. Korean Air was recognized for its effort to enhance customer service even during the COVID pandemic by delivering the high
July 8, 2022
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Hyundai Motor redesigns Brazil-exclusive model HB20
Hyundai Motor has launched a completely redesigned HB20 in Brazil, a compact hatchback made exclusively for the Brazilian market. The 2022 facelift comes three years after Hyundai Motor launched the second generation HB20 in 2019. While most automakers update their vehicles once every five years or so, the quick update highlights Hyundai’s efforts to maintain HB20‘s position as the most popular passenger car in Brazil. From January to May this year, a total of 34,897 HB20 units we
July 8, 2022
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Han Sung Motor digitalizes documents and launches NFTs for used cars
South Korean imported car dealer Han Sung Motor said Friday it has launched nonfungible tokens (NFTs), digital documents and digital warranty for its certified used car customers. The digitalization of the auto dealer’s documents is a step towards following the global trend of going online, communicating with younger generations, and creating “fandom,” said Han Sung Motor. The NFTs will contain pictures, videos and texts that certify ownership of the digital warranty for sec
July 8, 2022
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No. of overseas travelers surges 233% in H1
The number of overseas travelers spiked to over 3.93 million in the first half of this year, surging 233.2 percent on-year, fueled by fully lifted aviation restrictions and antivirus regulations, according to Incheon Airport on Thursday. "The increase was most noticeable in May and June when the number of overseas travelers increased 44.6 percent and 34.4 percent on-month respectively. Most popular destinations were the US, Southeast Asia, and Europe,” said Kim Chang-kyu, public rela
July 7, 2022
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[Herald Interview] G70 Shooting Brake touted as brand's heritage mode
Although sales of the Genesis G70 Shooting Brake in Europe were not impressive, selling a total of 552 cars last year, Hyundai Motor is putting high hopes on the model to catch drivers’ attention in the domestic market. “The G70 Shooting Brake was a must for Genesis, not just to target the global market, but to complete a full, versatile lineup -- just as other luxury German carmakers like Porsche do with the D-segment. Such model types are not flagships, but add variety to the fam
July 7, 2022
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[Test Drive] SsangYong’s Torres: Affordable SUV fit for the outdoors
It’s no wonder SsangYong Motor’s Chilean dealers came up with the name Torres when they first saw the carmaker’s new midsize sport utility vehicle. The Torres looks tough enough to navigate through the soaring mountains of the Torres del Paine National Park in Chile’s Patagonia region. Unlike other SUVs of the same size, like Kia’s Sportage and Sorento which look too sophisticated to be driven on harsh road conditions, the Torres looks like it was made for off-roa
July 6, 2022
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Ministry to probe Eastar Jet for false data allegation
The government will investigate Eastar Jet Co. for false accounting data which the local budget carrier submitted to obtain approval to be an international air operator on Dec. 15, said the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport on Tuesday. Data previously submitted by Eastar Jet showed the company had 236.1 billion won ($181.6 million) in total capital, not reflecting its state of capital erosion. The company was in a state of complete capital erosion in 2021, according to financial s
July 5, 2022
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Labor strike imminent at Hyundai Motor Group
A union labor’s first walkout in four years is imminent at Hyundai Motor Group, as unionized workers are setting the stage for a strike, while the Korean carmaker came under greenwashing accusations in Germany for manipulating exhaust emissions, escalating the strain on the beleaguered carmaker amid dwindling sales. According to the industry, a 40,958-member labor union at the Hyundai Motor branch of the Korean Metal Workers’ Union under the Korean Confederation of Trade Union held
July 5, 2022
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In fresh restart, SsangYong Motor launches new SUV Torres
South Korean sports utility vehicle maker SsangYong Motor officially unveiled its new Torres mid-size SUV at a media showcase on Tuesday, declaring a fresh start for the debt-ridden carmarker supported by a record-high number of preorders. Kwak Jea-sun, who heads KG Group, which is set to take a majority stake in the carmaker, attended the launch event and said he wouldn‘t go through with a restructuring of the SUV maker. “I haven’t thought about restructuring the company (af
July 5, 2022
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Oriental Brewery launches campaign against drunk driving
Oriental Brewery, South Korea’s largest beer maker, said Tuesday that it has launched a campaign to stop drunk driving. As part of the campaign, the brewery said it has equipped 20 of its distribution trucks with sensor maker Sentech Korea’s ignition interlock devices. The ignition interlock device uses a breathalyzer to measure the driver’s blood alcohol levels. The device inhibits cars from starting if alcohol levels are above threshold, preventing drunk driving. Current
July 5, 2022
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Hyundai’s hydrogen drive faces dilemma
Despite Hyundai Motor Group’s aggressive push for green cars, there has been no clear sign of a breakthrough in its hydrogen drive in the past four years, with seemingly indefinite delays in new model launches. According to industry sources, the carmaker has suspended plans to produce the next-generation Nexo, a hydrogen fuel cell SUV, which had been planned to be launched in the second quarter next year. Nexo, succeeding the world’s first hydrogen fuel cell model Hyun
July 4, 2022
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No. overseas travelers surpasses 1 million mark in June
The number of international travelers spiked to 1.28 million last month, surging 420 percent on-year, despite surging airfares and insufficient flight schedules, the Transport Ministry said Sunday. This was the first time that the number of monthly international travelers surpassed 1 million since the outbreak of COVID-19. The increase in international travel demand is likely to help the Transport Ministry achieve its goal of restoring the number of inbound and outbound flights to 50 percent o
July 3, 2022
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Wagon, hatchback make a comeback as more drivers seek practicality
The long, swoopy, not-so-pretty design of wagon and hatchback has definitely not been popular in South Korea, a country where SUVs and luxury sedans make up most of the market share. But targeting drivers who seek compact car with sedan-like driving comfort and spacious cargo space like SUVs, automakers are launching wagons and hatchbacks to lure consumers amid shifting trends. According to the country’s largest automaker Hyundai Motor Group, its luxury brand Genesis will start selling a
July 3, 2022
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[Herald Interview] Chilean dealers say SsangYong's new SUV Torres could be 'winner'
Chile has been not only an important export destination for South Korean carmaker SsangYong Motor, but also a country that inspired the branding of its new sports utility vehicle, the Torres, on which the company has pinned its hopes for a restart. The mid-sized SUV, named after the Torres del Paine National Park in the Latin American country, could be a winner in the Chilean market, dealers said on Thursday. They offered a sales target of 3,000 units a year. “We are planning to sell betw
June 30, 2022