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Koreans, Americans differ on prestigious jobs: lawmakers vs. firefighters
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Only half of S. Koreans willing to marry: data
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Disgraced ex-minister rises as major threat to ruling party
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Yoon calls for dialogue, trust from medical community
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Summit for Democracy opens in Seoul in mega-election year
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Jungkook of BTS updates life in Army
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Med professors to resign starting March 25
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Dyson founder visits Seoul for global debut of new hair dryer
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Leaders call for action against threats to democracy posed by AI
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Ryu Joon-yeol, Han So-hee confirm dating since early 2024
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[KH Explains] Lukewarm EV sales offset by boom in hybrid cars
With the yearslong electric vehicle boom showing signs of dying down, hybrid cars using a combination of electric and gasoline power are seeing a boost in sales in Korea. In the January-November period of 2023, Korea sold a record 254,258 hybrid cars, growing 54.7 percent from a year earlier, while EV sales dipped 7.9 percent to 107,453 units, according to data from the Korea Automobile Manufacturers Association. Bestselling hybrid models included Hyundai’s Grandeur and Tucson and Kia&rsqu
Jan. 4, 2024
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BMW reclaims top auto importer title in Korea
BMW has once again reclaimed the top auto importer title in South Korea, for the first time since 2015, by edging out Mercedes-Benz in a duel that came down to the wire. According to the Korea Automobile Importers and Distributors Association’s report released Thursday, BMW sold 77,395 vehicles in the Korean market last year, just 698 more than Mercedes-Benz’s 76,697 sold. As the former took up 28.56 percent of the total market share and the latter accounted for 28.3 percent, the two
Jan. 4, 2024
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Kia logs record sales in 2023
Kia has set a new record by selling 3.08 million vehicles across the world last year, Korea’s second-largest automaker said Wednesday. Kia sold 563,660 cars in Korea and 2.51 million vehicles overseas, up 4.6 percent and 6.7 percent on-year, respectively. The automaker’s previous record was 3.04 million units in 2014. Kia’s sport utility vehicles led the company’s record year. The three bestselling models were the Sportage with 523,502 units sold, the Seltos with 344,013
Jan. 3, 2024
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Hyundai Motor kick-starts year at Korea’s first EV-only factory
Hyundai Motor Group kick-started the year with a New Year's address on Wednesday at Kia AutoLand Gwangmyeong, South Korea’s first dedicated electric vehicle factory, with Executive Chair Chung Euisun and other top executives sharing the company's vision and commitment to electrification and future mobility. The Hyundai chief reaffirmed the group's focus on "constant change" and "sustainable growth" as key strategies to thrive amid global uncertainties and
Jan. 3, 2024
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No Korea-made EVs are eligible for US tax credits
With the US government excluding electric vehicles equipped with Chinese batteries for tax credits starting this year, Korea-made electric cars sold in the US officially became ineligible for the hefty tax break. According to the US Department of Energy on Monday, only 19 EV models are available for tax credits of up to $7,500 following the Inflation Reduction Act, a drop from last year’s 43 models. Several US automakers’ electric car and plug-in hybrid models -- Chevrolet, Chrysle
Jan. 2, 2024
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[KH Explains] Hyundai Motor aims to open era of flying mobility
Flying cars have long been a fixture in science fiction movies. For Hyundai Motor Group, the vision of vehicles flying in the air is not just a whimsical idea anymore as the Korean auto giant appears determined to make them a reality in the near future. Supernal, Hyundai Motor Group’s US-based advanced air mobility company, is gearing up to showcase the life-size concept model of its electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle, or eVTOL, at CES 2024 to be held at the Las Vegas Convention
Jan. 1, 2024
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LG to unveil display tech for smart cars at CES 2024
LG Display said Monday it will unveil four new automotive display technologies at the upcoming CES 2024 slated for next week in Las Vegas, introducing innovations tailored for software-defined vehicles that heavily rely on multiple advanced displays for various functions. These display solutions aim to improve the flexibility, visual quality, affordability, and safety of screens in software-defined vehicles. Central to LG's showcase is the adaptation of P-OLED, or plastic OLED, technology t
Jan. 1, 2024
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Hyundai, Kia hybrid sales hit record high
Hyundai Motor Group’s two auto brands -- Hyundai Motor Company and Kia -- have set a new record by selling some 767,000 hybrid electric vehicles across the world through November this year, the South Korean auto giant said Wednesday. According to the automakers, Hyundai Motor Company and Kia sold 254,258 HEVs in the Korean market, accounting for 21 percent of their total domestic sales during the January to November period. The two companies sold 513,000 HEVs overseas in the same timeframe
Dec. 27, 2023
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Chaebol leaders heading to CES 2024
Leaders of South Korea’s top conglomerates are set to converge at CES 2024 in Las Vegas next month to immerse themselves in emerging tech trends and expand global business networks. SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won will be making his second consecutive appearance after last year's CES. “I’m also wondering how far artificial intelligence can be evolved. Drastic changes are expected to be made in the next five years. (That’s why) I’m heading to the CES,” th
Dec. 27, 2023
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Hyundai Mobis to help Marines combat motion sickness
South Korean automotive technology company Hyundai Mobis said Wednesday it has teamed up with the Marine Corps to develop a novel anti-motion sickness technology for assault vehicles to boost Marines' combat performance on rough terrain. The potential technology is designed specifically for amphibious assault vehicles. Because these vehicles are used for transporting troops from ships to shore through rough, unpredictable sea and land conditions, motion sickness is a common issue that plagu
Dec. 27, 2023
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[Photo News] Hyundai's year-end gifts
Hyundai Motor Company has given out year-end gifts and offered cultural experiences to 1,432 children and adolescents nationwide in collaboration with ChildFund Korea as a part of its annual corporate social responsibility activities, the Korean automaker said Wednesday. Named "Santa Expedition," this year's event marking its eighth edition also invited youth to Hyundai Motorstudio Goyang in Gyeonggi Province to experience various mobility activities. (Hyundai Motor Group)
Dec. 27, 2023
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Hyundai Motor seeks alternative answers in India, Southeast Asia
Hyundai Motor Group has set its sights on the Southeast Asian region in search of alternative markets outside of China and Russia as the Korean automaker looks to move beyond its heyday in the two state-dominated nations. Hyundai Motor’s Chinese business used to boast upbeat sales of over 1 million units per year with five local manufacturing plants in operation. This came to an abrupt end in 2017 when Beijing took retaliatory actions against South Korean companies in response to Seoul&rsq
Dec. 26, 2023
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Hyundai Mobis to develop digital twin system
Hyundai Mobis will work with US software company Wind River to develop a digital twin system called M.Dev Studio to optimize the future working conditions of crafting auto parts, the South Korean auto parts maker said Monday. M.Dev Studio is expected to offer a virtual space for not only Hyundai Mobis, but also its partners and various research teams to carry out joint projects through simultaneous simulation and remote monitoring as they work on developing core auto technologies and products to
Dec. 25, 2023
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[Photo News] Indian car of the year
Hyundai Motor Company's Exter, a compact SUV strategically developed to target the auto market in India, has won Indian Car of the Year 2024, the South Korean automaker said Sunday. The Ioniq 5, Hyundai Motor's all-electric vehicle, also took home the honor of Green Car of the Year at the same awards. With the COTY award, Hyundai Motor has won the top auto accolade for the eighth time, the most among all brands in India. (Hyundai Motor Group)
Dec. 25, 2023
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Exports of eco-friendly cars jump 33 percent to record high this year
South Korea's exports of eco-friendly vehicles surged 32.5 percent on-year to a record high during the first 11 months of this year on solid global demand for electric vehicles, data showed Sunday. The export volume of eco-friendly automobiles came to 662,307 units during the January-November period, compared with 499,854 units a year earlier, according to the data by the Korea Automobile and Mobility Association. The number for the entire 2023 is expected to surpass 700,000 for the first t
Dec. 24, 2023
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Incheon Airport passengers rebound to nearly 80% of pre-pandemic level
The number of passengers traveling via Incheon International Airport has rebounded to 77.9 percent of the pre-pandemic level this year, data showed Sunday. A total of 49.97 million travelers flew via the airport, west of Seoul, during the first 11 months of 2023, which represents 77.9 percent of the 64.17 million passengers during the same period of 2019, according to the data compiled by the transport ministry. Around 56 million air passengers are expected to use the airport by the end of this
Dec. 24, 2023
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Hyundai’s 42dot to debut software-centric car tech at CES 2024
Hyundai Motor Group's self-driving mobility division, 42dot, revealed Friday that it will make its debut at the upcoming CES 2024 tech show in Las Vegas to showcase its software-driven vehicle technology. The technology integrates both software and hardware in automobiles, reflecting the digital advancements seen in smartphones and Tesla vehicles. Established in 2019 by Song Chang-hyeon, a former chief technology officer at Korean online platform Naver, 42dot has quickly emerged as a notabl
Dec. 22, 2023
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Hyundai Motor to detail hydrogen ecosystem and software vision at CES 2024
Hyundai Motor on Thursday shared a glimpse into its upcoming presentation at CES 2024 in Las Vegas, set for Jan. 8, previewing the company’s vision for a hydrogen-powered ecosystem and a future shaped by software innovations. The presentation, under the theme of "Ease every way," is scheduled from 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. Pacific Standard Time and will be livestreamed on Hyundai's global YouTube channel. Central to Hyundai's hydrogen strategy is the "Hydrogen Busines
Dec. 21, 2023
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LG Energy Solution secures 10 power grid projects in US
LG Energy Solution said Thursday its US subsidiary has landed 10 power grid supply deals in the fast-growing US energy storage system market since its launch last year. The projects' total energy storage capacity amounts to 10 gigawatt-hours, the firm said. Based in Texas, LG Energy Solution Vertech provides energy storage system integration services ranging from business solutions to installation, maintenance and repair. The venture was set up in February 2022 after the battery manufacture
Dec. 21, 2023
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[Test Drive] Kia refines family favorite with first hybrid Carnival
The Kia Carnival, a top choice for a family vehicle in South Korea, reflects the classic American family minivan. Three years after the success of the fourth generation, Kia is upping its game with a revamped Carnival lineup, most notably with its first-ever hybrid model that tackles the vehicle's main shortcoming: fuel efficiency. The hybrid model, entering its precontract phase last month alongside other models, has quickly attracted consumer attention, with hybrids making up 70 percent o
Dec. 20, 2023