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Ador CEO denies allegations, accuses Hybe of mistreating NewJeans
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Medical reform committee kicks off despite boycott from doctors
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10-man S. Korea lose to Indonesia to miss out on Paris Olympic football qualification
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Hybe-Ador feud should have limited effect on Hybe's overall performance: analysts
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DP leader says he will meet Yoon without conditions
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Over 9,000 hotline calls made by stalking victims in 2023
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[Hello India] Hyundai Motor vows to boost 'clean mobility' in India
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Second Gimpo civil servant found dead, after apologizing for not finishing work
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Monthly users on local streaming platforms outpace Netflix, Disney+
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US will take steps for three-way engagement on nuclear deterrence with S. Korea, Japan: Campbell
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[Photo News] Korean Air's new engine maintenance complex
Hanjin Group Chairman and Korean Air CEO Walter Cho (center) attends the groundbreaking ceremony of the flag carrier’s new aircraft engine maintenance cluster in Unbuk, near Incheon International Airport, on Thursday. The new 578 billion won ($439 million) facility, set to be operational by 2027, is expected to become the largest engine maintenance complex in Asia with an annual capacity of handling maintenance of some 360 aircraft. “The new facility will pave the way for Korean Air
IndustryMarch 14, 2024
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[Photo News] AI TV era
Samsung Electronics President Yong Seok-woo, who leads the company's visual display business, poses with the company’s new Neo QLED 8K TV, the tech giant's first TV featuring on-device artificial intelligence, in Seoul on Wednesday. Its feature called "AI upscaling" automatically enhances the resolution of content viewers watch and identifies crucial or moving elements to add special effects for an enhanced viewer experience. (Samsung Electronics)
IndustryMarch 13, 2024
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[Photo News] Ambassador for a Day
Ewha Womans University student Lee Yae-won (left) poses for a photo with Italian Ambassador Emilia Gatto during the "Ambassador for a Day" initiative on Friday. The initiative is part of the annual International Women's Day celebration that selects a Korean university student based on an essay competition to work with the Italian ambassador for a day. Lee's essay titled "Empowering Change: Why Eliminating Violence Against Women Will Contribute to the Wellbeing of Men&q
Foreign AffairsMarch 12, 2024
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[Photo News] Economic Outlook 2024
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK 2024 German Ambassador to South Korea Georg Schmidt (fourth from right, front row) and participants attend the Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KGCCI) Economic Outlook 2024 event in Busan on Thursday. Acknowledging the challenges of the year ahead, including the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the war in Gaza and North Korean threats, the event, themed "Building Bridges," was hosted by KGCCI and Busan Metropolitan City, attended by over 100 business leade
Foreign AffairsMarch 12, 2024
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[Photo News] BMW EV charging station
BMW Korea said Tuesday that it has opened a charging station for electric vehicles in Jumujin Beach in the northernmost part of Gangneung, Gangwon Province. The BMW EV charging station can charge up to eight EVs at the same time and is available for not only BMW vehicles but also other brands. The German automaker installed 1,119 EV charging stations in South Korea as of February and plans to set up 1,000 more this year. (BMW Korea)
MobilityMarch 12, 2024
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[Photo News] HK ELS sales fallout
Financial Supervisory Service Governor Lee Bok-hyun approaches the podium during a press briefing held at the regulator's headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul, on Monday. The FSS announced the results of its investigation into the possible misselling of equity-linked securities products tied to Hong Kong's Hang Seng China Enterprises Index among local financial firms, together with consumer compensation measures, on the day. (Yonhap)
EconomyMarch 11, 2024
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[Photo News] Empowering women leaders
Shinhan Financial Group Chairman Jin Ok-dong highlighted the need to nurture female leaders during the 2024 Shinhan SHeroes Conference held at the group’s headquarters in central Seoul on Friday. The conference celebrated the launch of the seventh class of Shinhan SHeroes, an in-house leadership training program for women. "Female leaders are individuals responsible for promoting diversity," Jin said. "Shinhan will train them to lead changes of the times." The program
IndustryMarch 10, 2024
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[Photo News] Kia EV9 wins UK Car of the Year
Kia's EV9, a large three-row electric SUV launched globally last year, has been named the 2024 UK Car of the Year. The vehicle was recognized by a panel of 30 judges, mainly automotive journalists from publications such as TopGear and Autocar, for its spacious interior that can accommodate up to seven seats, a substantial 489-kilometer maximum driving range, and a sleek design both inside and out, along with its feature-rich information system. (Hyundai Motor Group)
MobilityMarch 10, 2024
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[Photo News] Empowering women
From left: American Chamber of Commerce in Korea Chairman and CEO James Kim, US Embassy in Korea deputy chief of mission Joy M. Sakurai, Citibank Korea CEO Yoo Myung-soon, P&G Korea General Manager Lee Chee-young and Christina Ahn, client partner of Korn Ferry, attend a panel discussion during an International Women’s Day luncheon hosted by AmCham Korea in Seoul on Wednesday. During the event, business leaders shared their unique personal career journeys and delved into strategies fo
IndustryMarch 6, 2024
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[Photo News] Hyundai in metaverse
Hyundai Motor Group has launched a virtual brand heritage world on Naver's metaverse platform Zepeto, the automaker announced Wednesday. Named "Timeless in Seoul," the virtual world features Hyundai's first self-developed and produced vehicle Pony and the automaker's awards-winning electric vehicle Ioniq 5. According to Naver, the number of Zepeto users has exceeded 300 million users worldwide. (Hyundai Motor Group)
MobilityMarch 6, 2024
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[Photo News] Woori Bank in Hanoi Koreatown
Woori Bank said Tuesday that it has recently opened a new branch office in the My Dinh district of Vietnam's capital Hanoi, as part of service expansion for Korean customers living abroad. Located in the residential district that is home to many Koreans, the new office will also provide digital banking services for small business owners, such as a real-time alert system for point-of-sale transactions. (Woori Bank)
CompaniesMarch 5, 2024
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[Photo News] First recycled tires for EVs
Hankook Tire & Technology on Tuesday unveiled its iON tire brand specifically designed for electric vehicles. The tire utilizes recycled PET (plastic polyethylene terephthalate) in partnership with local materials firms Hyosung Advanced Materials and SK Chemical. This is the first time in Korea that chemically-recycled PET has been used in tires for the mass market. (Hankook Tire & Technology)
CompaniesMarch 5, 2024
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[Photo News] The New Ioniq 5
Hyundai Motor Company on Monday announced the launch of the new Ioniq 5, the first product enhancement model of the automaker's signature all-electric vehicle since its debut in 2021. Equipped with an 84-kilowatt-hour battery, the upgraded EV has a driving range of up to 485 kilometers per charge, an increase of 27 km from the previous model. The EV also comes with the next-generation infotainment system called connected car navigation cockpit to offer the experience of a software-defined v
MobilityMarch 4, 2024
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[Photo News] Tops in efficiency
Hyundai Motor's all-electric Ioniq 6 has been recognized as the most fuel-efficient 2024 model year vehicle by the US Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Agency, the South Korean automaker said Sunday. The Ioniq 6 long-range, rear-wheel driving model with 18-inch wheels scored a combined 140 miles per gallon equivalent, or 59.5 kilometers per liter equivalent. The EPA's rating estimates the distance a car can travel on 33.7 kilowatt-hours of electrical energy. (Hyundai Mo
MobilityMarch 3, 2024
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[Photo News] The all-new CLE Coupe
Mercedes-Benz Korea showcased its all-new CLE Coupe and all-new CLE Cabriolet from Tuesday to Wednesday in Seoul, the company said Thursday. In this photo, Mercedes-Benz Korea CEO Mathias Vaitl (right) poses with the all-new CLE Coupe at the showcase. According to the German automaker, the new vehicle is offered in two trims -- the CLE 200 and CLE 450 4MATIC -- with starting prices at 72.7 million won ($54,500) and 96 million won, respectively. (Mercedes-Benz Korea)
MobilityFeb. 29, 2024
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[Photo News] Hyundai Staria Hybrid
Hyundai Motor Company on Wednesday started taking preorders for the 2024 Hyundai Staria and the newly-added hybrid model of the minivan. According to the automaker, the Staria 1.6 Turbo Hybrid boasts a fuel efficiency of 13 kilometers per liter with a maximum system horsepower of up to 245. The prices of the hybrid model and the 2024 year model begin at 34.33 million won ($25,763) and 28.47 million won, respectively. (Hyundai Motor Group)
MobilityFeb. 28, 2024
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[Photo News] Samyang Buldak at MLS opener
Samyang Round Square said Tuesday it sponsored the opening match of the 2024 Major League Soccer season for the LA Galaxy soccer club, which faced off against Inter Miami CF on Sunday, as part of its efforts to expand into the US market. During the game held at Dignity Health Sports Park, LA Galaxy's home stadium in Carson, California, the food company showcased product advertisements featuring its flagship Buldak products on the scoreboard, while also offering its spicy ramyeon products
CompaniesFeb. 27, 2024
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[Photo News] Urban air mobility
Visitors try out KT's Urban Air Mobility service at MWC 2024, which kicked off in Barcelona, Spain, Monday. At this year's connectivity tech show, the mobile carrier showed off its air mobility technologies and services, including Urban Air Traffic Management system, and 5G service Skypath. (KT)
IndustryFeb. 26, 2024
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[Photo News] Taegeukgi adorns trees in honor of patriotic figures
Trees are decorated with Taegeukgi, South Korea's national flag in Yongsan-gu, central Seoul on Saturday. Yongsan-gu Office empolyees installed the flags Friday along the 710-meter walkway between Hyochang Park subway station and the park in celebration of the 105th anniversary of the March 1 Independence Movement. The flag decoration will be displayed until March 3, according to the district office.
Social AffairsFeb. 24, 2024
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[Photo News] Naver at Saudi tech show
Naver said Wednesday it is set to participate in the upcoming Leading Edge Arab Platforms exhibition, affectionately called the Saudi Arabian version of the CES, the world's largest tech show. Naver will join at the invitation of Saudi Arabian Communications and Information Technology Minister Abdullah Alswaha, who visited Naver's second headquarters 1784 in October. Under the theme of "Global Tech Convergence Company," the IT giant will set up an exhibition booth and boast t
TechnologyFeb. 21, 2024