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Samsung under pressure after Intel's foundry spin-off: analysts
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Yoon leaves for Prague to cement nuclear energy push
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Heavy rain to fall nationwide over weekend, but warmer fall expected
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Seoul chastises predatory pricing claims over Czech nuclear export deal
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YouTuber under fire for consoling former singer accused of bullying
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NK newspaper 'unusually' silent on new missile tests: Seoul
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Samsung CEO introduces ‘bold growth’ as new target
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Bank of Korea eyes rate cut after US Fed's historic pivot
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3 suspects apprehended for selling celebrity deepfake porn: police
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Hyundai Motor officially becomes KT’s largest shareholder
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[Photo News] New Mercedes-Benz Korea CEO
Mercedes-Benz Korea CEO Mathias Vaitl, whose official term as CEO started earlier this month, speaks at the awards ceremony for the “Korea TechMasters” technical skills competition held at the Mercedes-Benz Korea Training Academy in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, Friday. The German carmaker’s two separate automotive training programs, Ausbildung and Automotive Mechatronic Traineeship, also kicked off this year’s sessions a day prior. (Mercedes-Benz Korea)
IndustrySept. 18, 2023
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[Photo News] SK chief inspects chip cluster
SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won (right) inspected the construction process at chip-making affiliate SK hynix's Yongin Semiconductor Cluster in Gyeonggi Province, upon his visit to the site with the latter's CEO, Park Jung-ho (left) on Friday. Calling it the "most thoroughly and strategically planned project" in SK hynix history, Chey asked for the utmost efforts in the cluster's success. With a 120 trillion won ($90.3 billion) investment, the world's second-largest m
TechnologySept. 15, 2023
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[Photo News] Apgujeong gets green light for face-lift
Apartment complexes are seen in Apgujeong-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Thursday. A city construction commitee under the Seoul Metropolitan Government passed a revision to relax reconstruction regulations placed on aging apartment complexes in the wealthy neighborhood. With the passage of the plan, obsolete buildings can be rebuilt as high-rise complexes with 50-plus floors. (Yonhap)
IndustrySept. 14, 2023
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[Photo News] McLaren 750S unveiled
Head of Asia Pacific at McLaren Charlotte Dickson (second from left), McLaren Seoul CEO Lee Tae-heung and other executives pose for a photo next to the McLaren 750S to celebrate its launch in Korea, in Seocho-gu, Seoul on Wednesday. The spider model features a more advanced weight-saving option, powertrain performance and dynamic driving experience than the renowned 720S coupe, according to the company. “With the new 750S, the British luxury sports car brand plans to expand its footing in
MobilitySept. 13, 2023
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[Photo News] Sold out
Samsung Electronics said Wednesday that more than 110,000 people applied to order the Galaxy Z Fold5 Thom Browne Edition during the seven-hour lottery event held via its website on Tuesday. The limited-edition bundle, priced at 4.29 million won ($3,230), includes a phone, a smartwatch and accessories featuring the American fashion house’s color scheme. (Samsung Electronics)
IndustrySept. 13, 2023
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[Photo News] Princess's wedding gown
More than 100 bridal robes and artifacts related to royal weddings of the Joseon era, including a bridal robe worn by Princess Bogon (1818-1832) shown above, will be on display at the National Palace Museum of Korea in Seoul, Friday to Dec. 13 as part of an exhibition entitled "Blooming Hwarot: Bridal Robes of the Joseon Royal Court." Also on display will be a bridal robe from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the conservation of which was made possible by a 100 million won donatio
CultureSept. 13, 2023
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[Photo News] IDB chief at Naver
Naver Cloud said Tuesday that Ilan Goldfajn (right), president of the Inter-American Development Bank, visited the South Korean tech giant’s new building, Naver 1784, at their headquarters in Bundang, Gyeonggi Province, on Monday. During their visit, IDB officials were briefed on Naver’s hyperscale AI model, Hyper Clova X, and cloud computing technologies. (Naver)
IndustrySept. 12, 2023
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[Photo News] Galaxy Flip cruising
A 70-meter ship featuring a light-emitting diode sculpture for Samsung Electronics' Galaxy Z Flip5 cruises down the Huangpu River in Shanghai on Thursday. Samsung launched its latest foldable phones in China last month, and says the phones have been selling better than their predecessors, without elaborating on the exact sales figures. (Samsung Electronics)
TechnologySept. 12, 2023
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[Photo News] Hyundai Oilbank gets fresh look in 23 years
HD Hyundai Oilbank's new design featuring its updated corporate identity is displayed at the GRC gas station in Bundang, Gyeonggi Province, Tuesday. The design, renewed for the first time in 23 years, has blue and green lines against a white background as its prominent feature, underscoring simplicity. The two lines on top converge with a gap, creating an eye-catching and yet harmonious aesthetic. The two lines are illuminated brightly on the gas station roof, enhancing visibility at night.
IndustrySept. 12, 2023
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[Photo News] NET ZERO 2050
Officials, industry leaders and stakeholders from the Korean-German energy sector pose for photos at a forum held on offshore wind energy in Seoul, Friday. Discussing offshore wind auction design, ramping up the supply chain to support offshore wind at scale and optimizing the grid for offshore wind deployment, experts underlined the common vision of Korea and Germany for technological innovation, sustainable energy transition and offshore wind energy’s role in ensuring a stable energy sup
Foreign AffairsSept. 11, 2023
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[Photo News] Education for children
BMW Korea Future Fund said Monday that it recently carried out special education activities for elementary school students in areas of North Gyeongsang Province and the Chungcheong Provinces damaged by the heavy rainfall in July. The free education programs, which allowed students to assemble a miniature version of BMW's all-electric vehicle, and gave them the chance to think about global warming, were offered to 238 students at five schools from Aug. 30 to Sept. 8. (BMW Korea)
MobilitySept. 11, 2023
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[Photo News] 'Busan is Ready'
Two of Hyundai Motor Group’s flagship electric vehicles, the Ioniq 5, are covered with graffiti reading “Busan is Ready” in front of Qutub Minar, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in South Delhi, India, Sunday. Designed by graffiti artist Jay Flow, the cars drove by iconic landmarks around New Delhi during the 18th G-20 Summit over the weekend to promote Busan’s bid to host the 2030 World Expo. (Hyundai Motor Group)
MobilitySept. 10, 2023
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[Photo News] Hana's global one team
Hana Financial Group’s Vice Chairman Lee Eun-hyung (center) and some 30 employees from its overseas affiliates pose for a picture as part of the six-day global workshop held last week at Hana Global Campus in Cheongna, Incheon. Under the theme “All Connected in Hana Global,” this year’s workshop aimed to solidify a sense of belonging among its overseas workers while introducing them to the group's current performance, future vision and sustainability managment projec
IndustrySept. 10, 2023
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[Photo News] Polish President at Hanwha booth
Hanwha Group Vice Chairman Kim Dong-kwan (second from left) speaks to Polish President Andrzej Duda (third from left) during the MSPO defense trade show held in Kielce, Poland, Tuesday. During the booth tour, the Polish leader was briefed on Hanwha’s diverse defense technologies, including the 30,000-ton Jangbogo-III Batch-II submarine. (Hanwha Group)
IndustrySept. 6, 2023
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[Photo News] PAKISTANI DEFENSE DAY
Members of the diplomatic corps pose for a group photo on Pakistan's 59th Defense Day at the Army Club of the Ministry of National Defense in Yongsan, Seoul, Tuesday. The event was attended by members of the diplomatic corps and defense attaches, officials from Pakistan's ministry of national defense, the South Korean armed forces, think tanks, social and welfare organizations and members of the Pakistani diaspora in Korea.
Foreign AffairsSept. 6, 2023
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[Photo News] LG-Magna alliance
LG Electronics CEO Cho Joo-wan (right) visits the exhibition booth of Canadian auto parts maker Magna at IAA Mobility, one of the world's largest automotive trade shows, in Munich on Tuesday. The Korean tech giant said the CEO discussed various ways to bolster its partnership in electric vehicle parts with Magna Powertrain President Diba Ilunga. "In alliance with Magna, we'll strengthen our position in the global electronics market and proactively address the future of mobility, i
TechnologySept. 6, 2023
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[Photo News] SK On chief at IAA
SK Group Executive Vice Chairman Chey Jae-won (second from left), who doubles as CEO of battery-making unit SK On, listens to a BMW official on the first day of IAA Mobility, one of the world’s largest motor shows, held in Munich, Germany on Monday local time. Chey visited the exhibition booths of Volkswagen, BMW and Hyundai Mobis, according to SK On. “Amid fierce competition in the (electric vehicle) battery market in Europe, we plan to expand business ties with global automakers,&r
MobilitySept. 5, 2023
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[Photo News] KIA at defense trade show
Kia showcases, from left, a hydrogen-powered concept car with Advanced Vehicle Technology, its Light Tactical Vehicle with mortar system and a 4-seater cargo truck LTV at the International Defense Industry Exhibition, the largest trade fair for military equipment in Central and Eastern Europe. The event is being held from Tuesday to Friday in Poland. Produced in 2016, Kia’s LTVs have been used as key transportation for the South Korean Army, the company said. (Kia)
MobilitySept. 5, 2023
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[Photo News] Confidence gets face-lift
Dong-A Otsuka on Tuesday unveiled new packaging for its flagship Confidence vitamin drink. The renewed design, while maintaining its signature yellow hue, features an eye-catching character that captures the unique shape of the drink bottle. The all-new youthful design is expected to appeal to millennials and Generation Z. Confidence, first released in 1995, is a caffeine-free fruit-flavored vitamin drink that also contains amino acids, electrolytes and minerals. (Dong-A Otsuka)
IndustrySept. 5, 2023
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[Photo News] Official vehicles for ASEAN summit
Hyundai Motor said Monday that the carmaker is supplying a total of 346 units of its Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 electric vehicles to be used during this week’s ASEAN Summit held in Jakarta Sept. 5-7. In order to enhance safety and convenience, 24-hour emergency maintenance and charging services will be offered as well as special training for the presidential bodyguards who will drive the cars. (Hyundai Motor)
MobilitySept. 4, 2023