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[Exclusive] Korean military set to ban iPhones over 'security' concerns
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Korean, Romanian leaders discuss defense tech, nuclear energy
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S. Korea calls on Japan to confront history amid Yasukuni Shrine visit
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Yoon’s jailed mother-in-law excluded from latest parole list
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Hybe and Min Hee-jin, CEO of Hybe sublabel Ador, lock horns
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[Herald Interview] 'Amid aging population, Korea to invite more young professionals from overseas'
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Korea’s homegrown nanosatellite successfully launches into space
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[Pressure points] Leggings in public: Fashion statement or social faux pas?
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Nicaragua shuts down Seoul embassy
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Rocket engine expert, ex-NASA exec to lead Korea's new space agency
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Korea elected a member of ICAO council for fifth term
South Korea has been named a council member of the International Civil Aviation Organization for the fifth consecutive term, the government said Wednesday.The country garnered 156 votes from 176 member countries taking part in the ICAO assembly held in Montreal, Canada, coming in second among 14 countries competing in the election, according to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.“The country’s fifth consecutive election to the ICAO council shows that the country has clearly estab
Oct. 2, 2013
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Local car sales plunge in September
South Korea’s largest carmaker Hyundai Motor Co. said Tuesday that its sales dipped 2.1 percent in September from a year earlier due to partial strikes and the Chuseok holiday that cut the carmaker’s vehicle output.Hyundai sold 363,970 vehicles in September, compared with 371,743 units in the same month in 2012, the company said in a statement.Company officials said the carmaker posted on-year minus growth in September, for the first time in 18 months, adding that its local sales plunged 19.6 pe
Oct. 1, 2013
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Toyota launches luxury sedan Avalon
Toyota Motor Korea on Tuesday launched the All New Avalon Limited, a ramped-up fourth-generation version of the company’s flagship luxury sedan. Named after the legendary island where the mythical King Arthur was taken to recover from his wounds, the Avalon was first launched in North America in 1995 as one of the top upscale cars representing Toyota. It will be available in Korea for just over 49 million won ($46,000), a price tag on par with the $41,000 offered in the U.S. “The Avalon has led
Oct. 1, 2013
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Kumho Tires lures customers with creative service programs
Kumho Tires, Korea’s leading tire maker, is ramping up efforts to lure customers with new service programs. In April, the company started a mileage warranty program ― first of its kind in Korea ― that allows customers to ask for compensation for any discrepancy between a tire’s originally expected and actual lifespan. Global tire makers carry out similar programs in other countries such as the United States, but had long been reluctant to consider adoption in Korea due to the rough driving style
Sept. 29, 2013
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Toyota takes green drive beyond cars
TOYOTA CITY, Japan ― Toyota City is not only the home of Toyota Motor Corp., but a place where Toyota constantly brainstorms environmentally sustainable policies to put into practice both at home and abroad. These efforts can be easily witnessed at a number of Toyota’s facilities here, including its low-carbon plant, a nature school and, last but not least, the Toyota Eco-ful Town. Eco-ful Town opened in the heart of the city in 2012. Since then, more than 22,000 people have visited. Comprised o
Sept. 29, 2013
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Toyota Metal ramps up car recycling
Toyota Metal, established in 1970, recycles up to 99 percent of the material in cars that have reached the end of their life cycle.“Our technology is becoming stronger and eventually, we hope to commercialize it to a larger extent,” said Takashi Yoshida, president of Toyota Metal. He claimed that Toyota had a vision for environmental health from early on, when other companies weren’t even thinking about recycling. For now, Toyota Metal is happy to share some of its know-how ― free of charge. Yos
Sept. 29, 2013
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Toyota revs up hybrid push
TOYOTA CITY, Japan ― Hybrid or not, eco-friendly cars are meaningless unless they are readily available and affordable. That is why Toyota will launch as many as 18 hybrid models up until the end of 2015.The carmaker has already unveiled the luxury sedan Crown Majesta hybrid lineup and is ready to unleash 17 more ― including complete model changes and existing Toyota cars whose engines will be replaced with hybrid versions. Further, at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show in November, Toyota will be sh
Sept. 29, 2013
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[Photo News] New Panamera
Sept. 24, 2013
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Obama’s car czar back in Detroit
Ron Bloom is back in Detroit two years after helping run President Barack Obama’s auto-industry team. This time, he took one role defending the city’s workers and another that puts him at odds with carmaker employees.Bloom, now a Lazard Ltd. vice chairman, was hired by Fiat SpA Chief Executive Officer Sergio Marchionne to wrest concessions from a union health care fund that will help finance Chrysler’s takeover, according to people familiar with the matter. At the same time, Bloom is advising De
Sept. 22, 2013
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Tesla Motors shows no interest in Korea
LOS ANGELES ― California-based Tesla Motors appeared to have no plans or interest in entering the Korean market over the short term.“We don’t have business in Korea, and we don’t have plans to launch for a while,” said Atsuko Doi, a communications officer for the electric carmaker’s Asian operations. Doi added that Tesla also has no comments on how it may perform in Korea in the foreseeable future, saying the company was “totally in full capacity for launched countries.” The Japanese representat
Sept. 22, 2013
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Equus durable but no looker
No doubt about it, the Equus is not a car to be dealt lightly with. Befitting its name as Hyundai’s premium brand, it oozes a certain presence. The model I drove was a 3800 cc facelift unveiled in November last year, and encased in a tasteful silver-gray body.But before we go into the performance, let’s be clear that the design could really be better.Granted, the Equus is usually reserved for chief executives and other corporate heavyweights or other people of the sort. And yes, the latest 2013
Sept. 22, 2013
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Chrysler IPO would delay merger with Fiat: Marchionne
Fiat SpA Chief Executive Officer Sergio Marchionne said his efforts to merge the Italian automaker with Chrysler Group LLC may have hit a snag as a retiree health care trust that owns a minority stake pushes instead for an initial public offering of the American carmaker. The United Auto Workers’ trust may try to sell part of its 41.5 percent holding through an IPO by the first quarter, Marchionne, who runs both automakers, told reporters Friday at an event in Turin. Fiat then may buy the trust’
Sept. 15, 2013
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Macho Beetle wins men over
No car had more female appeal than the Volkswagen Beetle. But in an apparent move to lure more men, the 2013 Beetle is equipped with more aggressive styling and personality.Volkswagen says women used to make up nearly 70 percent of Beetle buyers. With the more macho Beetle, the carmaker aims to get the male-female ratio to 50-50. Completely redesigned last year, the latest version abandoned the iconic arched silhouette with the body getting longer, wider and lower. But the cheerful overall look
Sept. 15, 2013
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Ford names U.S. sales chief as Toyota tests market place
Ford Motor Co., the second-biggest U.S. automaker, named a new U.S. sales chief whose challenge will be to maintain a sales lead over Toyota Motor Corp. and its growing willingness to discount cars such as the Camry. Ken Czubay, 64, the current U.S. sales chief, is retiring, effective Nov. 1. He will be replaced by John Felice, 51, the Dearborn, Michigan-based company said in a statement. Ford also named Barb Samardzich, 54, chief operating officer in Europe, where she now heads product developm
Sept. 15, 2013
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Porsche says China growth to quicken next year after Macan
Porsche AG’s China chief executive forecast sales growth in the country will accelerate next year, fueled by the introduction of the Macan compact SUV and a push to expand into the inner regions of the country. “The epicenter of the world has for many reasons moved from the U.S., across Europe and now is sitting in Asia, and China is obviously the powerhouse of Asia,” Deesch Papke said during an interview Thursday in the southern city of Foshan, where Porsche is introducing its newest Panamera c
Sept. 15, 2013
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Hyundai Equus sets record sales in U.S.
One out of 10 “luxury cars” sold in the United States last month was Hyundai Motor’s flagship premium sedan Equus, with the sales figure exceeding the 400 mark for the first time. According to industry data, the Equus sold 435 units last month in the U.S., up 73 units from the previous record of 362 set in July last year. Boosted by the record sales, its market share in the U.S. premium car segment, which used to hover at 6 to 7 percent has soared to its highest-ever level, 9.7 percent.In the wo
Sept. 15, 2013
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The Van delivers ultimate comfort
Say no more about vans if you’ve not yet ridden in a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, built by Daimler in Germany but refurbished by The Van in Korea. Measuring nearly 3 meters tall and close to 2 meters wide, the Sprinter is a sophisticated box of gleaming steel on the outside, while it’s interior is all about customization.Satisfying the tastes of an upscale clientele is the specialty of The Van, the only authorized body maker for Sprinter vans in Korea. From DVD players and 40-inch televisions to air
Sept. 15, 2013
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Ford’s Mulally denies immediate flight to MS
Ford Motor Co. Chief Executive Officer Alan Mulally said he intends to stay as head of the second-biggest U.S. carmaker through next year, following reports that Microsoft Corp. may seek to recruit him. “I plan to continue to serve as Ford’s president and CEO until at least the end of 2014,” to remain “absolutely laser focused” on earnings growth, Mulally wrote in an email to Bloomberg News on Friday. “I love serving Ford and will continue serving Ford,” Mulally said in an interview from Berlin
Sept. 8, 2013
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Hyundai Rotem, Russia to cooperate on train project
Hyundai Rotem, Korea’s biggest maker of rolling stocks, on Sunday said it has taken a big step in connecting the railroads of Asia and Europe by agreeing to work with a Russian state-run train manufacturer on the project. Executives from UralVagonZovod, a train-making unit owned wholly by the Russian government, will be visiting Hyundai Rotem’s Changwon plant and research institute to discuss how to cooperate and share technology for the bilateral train and railway project. The reports of the ag
Sept. 8, 2013
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Prius Plug-in Hybrid proves superbly capable
Everybody has his or her own idea of what’s cool in a vehicle, but a couple of weeks ago, I had the opportunity to drive a car that completely changed my outlook on what that is. After a spin in the Prius Plug-in Hybrid from Toyota, I was bowled over by its tenacity, strength and overall efficiency. Covering various types of roads from the jam-packed streets of Gangnam to the hills of Songnisan Mountain in Chungcheong Province, the Prius Plug-in ― not yet commercially available in Korea ― proved
Sept. 8, 2013