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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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[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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Naver Q1 net income soars 1,171.9% on growth of major businesses
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Hyundai Genesis, VW Golf vying for Car of the Year
The Korea Automobile Journalist Association on Friday announced the 15 Car of the Year finalists, with high expectations for Hyundai Motor’s new Genesis and the best-selling Volkswagen Golf, among others. The group of 36 media outlets, including The Korea Herald, will start voting on the best car of the year starting from Monday. The award ceremony will be held at a Seoul hotel on Jan. 21. Hyundai Motor, which was humiliated on its home turf last year by losing the Car of the Year title for the
Dec. 22, 2013
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Volkswagen offers free pickup for cars stuck in snow
In a fresh push to expand customer service amid its soaring car sales here, Volkswagen Korea has started a new winter campaign, offering full support to car owners who are stuck in the snow. According to the company, drivers experiencing difficulties can call a 24-hour hotline to have their cars inspected or towed to a nearby service center. VW drivers will also be offered 50,000 won for alternative transportation. For those who have had the car for less than a year, Volkswagen will offer up to
Dec. 22, 2013
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Hyundai’s Grand i10 selected as Indian Car of the Year
Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea’s largest carmaker, said Friday its supermini Grand i10 won the 2014 Indian Car of the Year Award for its design and overall competitiveness.The company said the larger and updated version of the i10, built specifically for the subcontinent, secured around 35,000 orders since its debut three months ago. The car had instantly received good reviews for its roominess and the level of comfort features not usually found in the economy cars segment.The carmaker said the
Dec. 22, 2013
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GM not pulling out yet: sources
While GM Korea is paring down operations in Korea, it has not yet decided whether or not to actually leave, sources close to the carmaker said on Thursday.“General Motors has of course been frustrated with working in a labor environment such as Korea, where the unions fight tooth and nail amid steadily rising labor costs,” said one source close to GM Korea, who declined to be identified. “However, it’s also going to be difficult for GM to suddenly pack up one of its key production facilities,” s
Dec. 19, 2013
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[Photo News] 50th anniversary
Dec. 19, 2013
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Korea’s used cars remain popular in overseas markets
South Korea’s used city cars, sport utility vehicles and vans remain popular in overseas markets despite stiff competition from Japanese rivals, industry data showed Thursday.SK Encar, a top-ranked used car export company, said it has shipped 3,285 vehicles in the first 11 months of this year and expects the cumulative annual number to be on par with the 3,600 units sold in 2012.“The figures aren’t bad, since the weak Japanese yen and internal troubles in some markets have affected demand across
Dec. 19, 2013
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GM Korea to accept early retirement in Q1
GM Korea, the local unit of U.S. automaker General Motors Co., is expected to accept voluntary early retirement for some of its non-assembly line workers in the first quarter of next year, company sources said Tuesday.Company insiders said the early retirement proposal was first brought up by GM Korea president and CEO Sergio Rocha during a regular Web chatting event carried out with employees on Monday.The company has been plagued by rumors that it may undergo restructuring after Chevrolet vehi
Dec. 17, 2013
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Accent gets the job done
The beloved Accent is one of those cars that may not be the hottest machine on the road, but fulfills all the practical needs of the modern day driver who has to get places fast with no hassle.The Accent, which also goes by the name Verna, is a best-selling subcompact from Hyundai Motor that has been renewed time and time again since it was first launched in the late 1990s as the successor to the Excel model. During my weeklong test-drive of this year’s four-door Accent, I found the car extremel
Dec. 15, 2013
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Jaguar Land Rover bridging Korea, U.K.
Jaguar Land Rover Korea has been playing a significant role in bridging Korea and the U.K. as the two countries mark 130 years of diplomatic relations this year, the U.K.-based carmaker said, emphasizing that it would not cease such efforts. “Jaguar Land Rover Korea has engaged in multiple activities to reinforce the status and awareness of the British industry in Korea.” said David McIntyre, managing director of Jaguar Land Rover Korea. “We will continue to sponsor various events to promote Bri
Dec. 15, 2013
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[Photo News] Trax named safest new car of the year
Dec. 15, 2013
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Hyundai Motor unveils ‘Grandeur Hybrid’
Hyundai Motor announced on Sunday the official launch of a hybrid model for the Grandeur, the company’s flagship full-size premium sedan. Sales will begin on Monday.Hyundai’s hybrid line-up had previously been limited to mid-size vehicles. It also highlights Hyundai’s bid to lead the market for luxury and eco-friendly cars.The Grandeur Hybrid uses Hyundai’s independently developed “parallel hard-type hybrid system,” which was introduced in the 2011 Sonata Hybrid and has received much praise sinc
Dec. 15, 2013
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[Photo News] Toyota FJ cruiser
Dec. 10, 2013
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Hyundai Motor gets Hollywood reality check
Global automotive companies, having discovered the power of films, vie to have their vehicles appear in Hollywood movies or TV shows. Most films are now released worldwide, which gives car brands more international exposure than a regional commercial. In some movies, cars can also play starring roles. James Bond would not be 007 without his Aston Martin packed with customized capabilities, while the sci-fi film “Transformers” features characters and cars all from General Motors.Then what about h
Dec. 8, 2013
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QM3 proves to be worthy crossover
When Renault Samsung Motors’ sales vice president recently asked a Renault representative if he felt the pressure, he was asking if headquarters was aware of how important it was to increase the supply of the QM3 in Korea. Fortunately for him, the answer from Ali Kassai, Renault’s head of minicars and subcompacts, was “yes.” This short but emphatic dialogue occurred Friday, when the QM3 was unveiled in Korea for a media test drive. It reflects RSM’s determination to keep the momentum going behin
Dec. 8, 2013
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Autobahn thrills to cost foreigners under German plan
For the privilege of driving on Germany’s speedy autobahn, Chancellor Angela Merkel plans to charge everyone, except Germans. After weeks of negotiations, Merkel’s conservative bloc and the Social Democrats agreed to levy a toll for using the country’s highways as part of a deal to form a governing coalition. While details remain vague before they take power, which will be after Social Democrat party members vote on the agreement by Dec. 12, the one clear stipulation is that the tax shouldn’t re
Dec. 8, 2013
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RSM, Ssangyong sales rise in November
Renault Samsung Motors, the local unit of French automaker Renault SA, said Monday its sales had surged 13.1 percent in November from a year earlier on the back of a rise in its overseas sales. Renault Samsung sold 14,071 vehicles last month, the highest monthly figure this year, the company said in a statement. Ssangyong Motor Co., the local unit of Indian sport utility vehicle maker Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., said that its November sales jumped 18 percent on higher demand for SUVs. Ssangyong Mo
Dec. 2, 2013
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Panamera 4S, an upscale family car
Just one ride in the Panamera 4S demonstrates that the Porsche model was made to compete with most of today’s top luxury saloons, including brands like Maserati and Aston Martin.The experience was even more satisfactory as I had been given this year’s facelift model, the Panamera II with all-wheel drive and a 3.0-liter V6 twin turbo engine promising 420 horsepower. The most notable feature of the Panamera 4S was, as many had told me before the test-drive, is that it’s a sports car designed to dr
Dec. 1, 2013
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Ssangyong Motors launches premium ‘W Experience’
Ssangyong Motors last week launched a new marketing campaign, “The W Experience,” in a move to offer premium VIP services to the owners of its best-selling flagship sedan Chairman W.Cultural and other events, such as gallery visits and driving schools, will be provided under the campaign, the carmaker said Sunday.The “Flower Art in Gallery” is one such program provided exclusively for the spouses of drivers who own Chairman W models produced before this month.The event, which will be held at Gan
Dec. 1, 2013
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Kia to accept pre-orders for new K5, K7 hybrids
Kia Motors has announced it would begin taking preorders Monday of its new K5 and K7 hybrids that are set to launch on Dec. 16.The remodeled vehicles ― newly named the K5 Hybrid 500h and K7 Hybrid 700h ― lead the lineup of the company’s midsize and large hybrids and mark the official kickoff of its full-scale entry into the market, the company said.Kia Motors expects its new release to give consumers a bigger choice and ultimately widen the local market for hybrids, which currently stands at 2,4
Dec. 1, 2013
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[Photo News] Ford expansion
Dec. 1, 2013