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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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Key suspects grilled over alleged abuse of power in Marine death inquiry
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Seoul alerts overseas missions to NK terror threats
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[Graphic News] Number of coffee franchises in S. Korea rises 13%
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S. Korean children, teens grow taller, mature faster than before: study
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Some junior doctors are returning: Health Ministry
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Army takes group action against Hybe for neglecting BTS
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[Robert J. Fouser] AI changes rationale for learning languages
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[Today’s K-pop] Stray Kids go gold in US with ‘Maniac’
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Woman dangling from power lines rescued by residents holding blanket
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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
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Hyundai Motor offers online factory tour
Hyundai Motor on Sunday opened a new website, called “H Tour,” that allows visitors to travel to all 10 global production plants that the carmaker operates in eight countries. The website at http://tour.hyundai.com offers diverse features such as introduction video clips of each plant and other historical and production details of the facilities and the carmaker overall.With the latest completion of the Brazil plant in 2012, Hyundai has a global production network connecting Korea, China, India,
Jan. 5, 2014
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BMW Motorrad Korea sees record sales in 2013
Sales of BMW Motorrad Korea exceeded the crucial 1,300 mark last year ― the largest-ever number recorded by a motorcycle brand in the market. According to the company, the motorcycle unit of BMW sold a total of 1,328 units in Korea last year, a 20 percent rise from a year ago. BMW Motorrad was also the first to see more than 1,000 unit sales in the nation’s 500cc or larger motorcycle market in 2012. BMW Korea CEO Kim Hyo-joon attributed the stunning performance to the Korean unit’s aggressive ma
Jan. 5, 2014
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Choo picks Lincoln MKX as his Seoul limo
Ford Sales and Service Korea said over the weekend that it has provided major league player Choo Shin-soo with a Lincoln MKX for his two-week visit to Seoul.The outfielder arrived in late December in order to attend various functions such as a press conference, a publicity ambassador appointment ceremony for the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic Winter Games and a charity event for the Green Umbrella Children’s Foundation.He will arrive at all these events, among other occasions, in the Lincoln MKX, a lu
Jan. 5, 2014
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Genesis sedans to offer app for Google Glass
Hyundai Motor’s new Genesis is expected to offer owners a chance to control their cars through a Blue Link application that will offer the same kind of remote services delivered from a smartphone, including basic remote control, maintenance updates and sending Google Maps directions ― all via Google Glass. However, Google’s eyewear won’t be the only wearable device the new Genesis consumers will have access to, since Hyundai has already said it would offer Blue Link support for other devices as
Jan. 3, 2014
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Imported car sales rise 20% in first 11 months
The sales of imported cars rose about 20 percent in the first 11 months of this year on the back of the growing popularity of diesel-powered cars, industry data showed Tuesday.According to the data, 144,092 imported cars were sold in the country in the January-November period, surpassing last year’s total sales of 130,858 units. The sales are expected to reach as high as 157,000 in this year’s final count.The fast rise was led by the visible popularity of diesel-powered cars, which accounted for
Jan. 1, 2014
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Toyota to recall over 11,000 cars in Korea
Toyota Motor Korea Co., the local unit of Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corp., will recall over 11,000 vehicles sold in South Korea for problems with the air-conditioning system that may cause the airbag and steering wheel to malfunction, the Transportation Ministry said Monday.According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, water produced by the radiator in the air-conditioning system may flow into the vehicle’s airbag system, causing both the airbag and the steering wheel to
Dec. 23, 2013
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Sales of Kia ‘K series’ in China pass 600,000 mark
South Korea’s second-largest carmaker Kia Motors Corp. said Monday that sales of its “K series” cars surpassed the 600,000 mark in China, the world’s biggest automotive market.The figure was achieved just two-and-a-half years after the smallest of the trio of cars ― the K2 ― started reaching consumers and played a role in increasing sales of South Korean cars.The K2, called the Pride in Kia’s home market and badged as the Rio in the United States and Europe, hit show windows across China in June
Dec. 23, 2013
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[Photo News] Labor-management joint donation
Dec. 22, 2013
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New Genesis on global par
YEONGAM, South Jeolla Province ― Test-driving Hyundai’s New Genesis proved it to be a mighty fine car. It looks good both inside and out, with the specs to match the local carmaker’s drive to join the ranks of the world’s high-class automakers. The ride was mostly about stability and tranquility, but this doesn’t mean the car lacks power. The 3.8-liter engine is capable of 315 horsepower, with a maximum torque of 40.5 kilogram-meters. Accelerating and braking were both effortless, although the h
Dec. 22, 2013