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Korea enters full election mode
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Seoul bus drivers go on general strike, cause morning rush hour delays
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Immigrant woman stabbed to death by Korean husband
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Official campaigning kicks off for April 10 elections
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Lee Jong-sup resigns as envoy to Australia
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Yellow dust engulfs S. Korea, advisory alert issued
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S. Korea to boost support for single-parent families
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Court upholds jail term for man who attempted to murder ex-girlfriend
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Kia EV9 wins world car of year
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Korea misses out on global bond index boost
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[Photo News] Wireless, transparent
LG Signature OLED T, the world's first wireless and transparent OLED TV, is displayed at the tech giant's exhibition booth for CES 2024, the world's largest tech show that kicks off in Las Vegas on Tuesday. The 77-inch TV, equipped with the Alpha 11 processor, has upgraded graphics and app processing speed. When turned off, the transparent screen offers openness to the space as well, the company said. (LG Electronics)
IndustryJan. 8, 2024
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[Photo News] Virtual flight attendant
Netmarble's Metaverse Entertainment and Korean Air said Thursday that they have collaborated to create a virtual-reality in-flight safety video, debuting this week. The video features a virtual environment called the Korean Air Safety Lounge and Lina, a digital avatar styled as a flight attendant. Utilizing visual effects and 3D technologies, including motion graphics and 3D sculptures, the video aims to convey safety information intuitively while enhancing Korean Air's brand image g
TechnologyJan. 4, 2024
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[Photo News] Pups and cups
Starbucks Korea said Thursday that it will open Friday a new branch in Guri-si, northeast of Seoul, where visitors will be allowed to bring their pets -- the first of its kind operated by a coffee franchise here. The two-story building is 644.6 square meters with a total of 143 seats. Customers can take their pets to the second floor where private booths and pet seating are prepared. Pets must be on a leash and are not allowed on the first floor where beverages are made. "We hope the Guri
CompaniesJan. 4, 2024
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[Photo News] Donation for future generation
Mirae Asset Financial Group Chairman Park Hyeon-joo (left) poses for a photo after agreeing to donate 25 percent of his stake in Mirae Asset Consulting to the group's charitable entity, Mirae Asset Hope Foundation, during a ceremony in central Seoul on Dec. 26, 2023. Aiming to give back to society, the Mirae chief plans to donate more shares in Mirae Asset Capital and Mirae Asset Global Investments to the charity in phases. (Mirae Asset Global Investments)
IndustryJan. 3, 2024
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[Photo News] First trading day of 2024
President Yoon Suk Yeol (center) attends the opening ceremony of the nation’s first stock trading day of the year at the Korean Stock Exchange in Seoul on Tuesday, becoming the first Korean president to do so. From left are Seo Yoo-seok, chairman of the Korea Financial Investment Association; Rep. Yu Eui-dong from the ruling People Power Party; Sohn Byung-doo, chairman of the Korea Exchange; Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok; Financial Services Commission Chairman Kim Joo-hyun; and Lee Bok-
MarketJan. 2, 2024
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[Photo News] Last trading day
Hana Bank's dealers monitor stock markets at the bank's headquarters in Seoul on Thursday. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index closed at 2,655.28, up by 41.78 points, or 1.6 percent, from the previous day. (Yonhap)
EconomyDec. 28, 2023
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[Photo News] Samsung AI vacuum cleaner
Samsung Electronics said Thursday it will unveil a new vacuum cleaner lineup with advanced artificial intelligence at the CES 2024 in January. The Bespoke Jet Bot Combo, a robot vacuum and mop cleaner, and Bespoke Jet AI will showcase enhanced AI features and steam cleaning to foster an easier cleaning experience for users, the company said. (Samsung Electronics)
IndustryDec. 28, 2023
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[Photo News] LG AI home manager
LG Electronics said Wednesday it will unveil its artificial intelligence smart home robot at the upcoming CES 2024 next month. The latest AI agent boasts robotics and multimodal technologies that enable it to move, learn, comprehend and engage in complex conversations. The company said the latest device will play a role as an all-around home manager and a companion to enhance users’ daily lives by lessening the burden of house chores. (LG Electronics)
IndustryDec. 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)
MobilityDec. 27, 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)
MobilityDec. 25, 2023
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[Photo News] Celebrating Christmas
Just a few days ahead of Christmas, South Koreans enjoy the festive moods in varying ways possible, from going to an amusement park to watch parades to sharing love through donations and gifts. The jubilant atmosphere is spotted throughout Seoul, with Christmas-themed billboards emitting vibrant colors of yuletide and Seoulites enjoying night skating at Seoul Plaza.
Social AffairsDec. 23, 2023
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[Photo News] Everland’s favorite panda mascot
Giant Bao, a massive blown-up balloon version of Everland’s popular panda Fu Bao, has become a go-to tourist attraction in the largest theme park and zoo in South Korea. It has been a year of Fu Bao -- the first panda to be born naturally in Korea in 2020 -- for Everland as countless visitors fell in love with the panda's lovely charm and cuteness. Everland has prepared a special photo zone with the 12-meter-tall mascot at the entrance. Visitors can take pictures with other installati
TravelDec. 22, 2023
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[Photo News] Advanced air mobility
Supernal, Hyundai Motor Group's US-based urban air mobility firm, will take part in CES 2024, slated for January in Las Vegas, for the first time and exhibit its electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle concept model. Hyundai Motor Group said Supernal will present its strategies to set up an ecosystem of advanced air mobility in the future at a media presentation on Jan. 9. (Hyundai Motor Group)
MobilityDec. 20, 2023
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[Photo News] Holiday Season
S-Oil has set up the GooDoil tree, a caked-shaped, 5.5-meter-tall Christmas tree featuring the company's mascot, at Seoul Station and another at Ulsan Station to celebrate the holidays, the oil refiner said Tuesday. S-Oil is carrying out an Instagram event that will give out flight tickets and mobile gas tickets to those who post a picture of the GooDoil tree on the social media platform through Jan. 9. (S-Oil)
IndustryDec. 19, 2023
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[Photo News] Team building
Kia held the championship round of its in-house League of Legends tournament on Friday at the automaker's training institute, the Kia Vision Square, in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, the South Korean automaker said Monday. The company began its first in-house LoL tournament with 23 teams of 115 employees from Kia offices nationwide in November. On the sidelines of the championship round, professional esports players from the automaker-sponsored Dplus Kia team held an event match and competed ag
MobilityDec. 18, 2023
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[Photo News] New Toyota Prius
Toyota Korea on Wednesday launched the fifth-generation Prius in South Korea. The Japanese carmaker's signature hybrid model comes in two different powertrains: a 2.0-liter hybrid electric vehicle boasting fuel efficiency of 20.9 kilometers per liter and a 2.0-liter plug-in HEV capable of driving up to 64 km on battery only. The starting prices of the HEV and PHEV models are set at 39.9 million won ($30,350) and 46.3 million won, respectively. (Toyota Korea)
MobilityDec. 13, 2023
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[Photo News] Warmth for foreign workers
Hanwha Ocean said Tuesday that it has handed out neck warmers and earmuffs to some 3,000 foreign employees working at its Geoje shipyard in South Gyeongsang Province. The South Korean shipbuilder has come up with various support measures for its foreign workers, including offering daily guidance books in seven languages and hiring global coordinators to help shipyard workers with everyday communication and safety training. (Hanwha Ocean)
IndustryDec. 12, 2023
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[Photo News] Korean delegation advocates for climate action in Dubai
The Korean delegation at COP28, consisting of representatives from groups Greenfund and Jeski Social Campaign along with climate and environmental activists and experts, said Friday that they held a performance at the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, calling for opposition to war and solutions to the climate crisis. (Jeski Social Campaign)
Social AffairsDec. 8, 2023
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[Photo News] UAE marks 52nd National Day
UAE NATIONAL DAY UAE Ambassador to Korea Abdulla Saif Al Nuaimi delivers welcoming remarks at the UAE's 52nd National Day hosted by the embassy at the Shilla Seoul on November 24. The event showcased the United Arab Emirates' heritage, achievements and the enduring bond between the UAE and South Korea. (UAE Embassy in Seoul)
Diplomatic CircuitDec. 7, 2023
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[Photo News] Life’s good day in Indonesia
LG Electronics said Thursday that it has recently held the 33rd-anniversary event of its Indonesian operation, titled “Life’s Good Day,” with some 6,500 employees and their family members joining. The tech giant travels around the world to introduce its new brand identity, Life’s Good, putting renewed emphasis on customer satisfaction. (LG Electronics)
IndustryDec. 7, 2023