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Yoon, Lee end first talks with differences, agree to meet more
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What is Hybe’s next move?
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Medical profs at top hospitals suspend surgeries, clinics
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Police to open alleged stalking probe over pastor over Dior bag scandal
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Samsung chip business back on track, logs W1.9tr operating profit in Q1
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[News Focus] Lee tells Yoon that he has governed without political dialogue
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Hopes rise for possible Gaza truce deal
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Shinsegae faces showdown with investors over SSG.com's delayed IPO
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Ex-pro baseball player who killed debtor appeals sentence
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Seventeen shows who is the ‘Maestro’ of K-pop in greatest hits album
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Hyundai Motor unveils smartphone-based digital keys
In response to the increasing popularity of car sharing, Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors announced Monday the development of a smartphone-based digital key that allows multiple users to start, operate and control a single vehicle with smartphones.The newly developed technology allows users to access vehicles without the need for a smart key. The digital key installed in a smartphone allows the driver total access to the car, and the feature will be implemented in upcoming car models, the company sa
March 4, 2019
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Market share of eco-friendly cars jumped to 8.2% last year
The share of environment-friendly vehicles jumped to 8.2 percent of South Korea's passenger car market last year on government subsidies and changing consumer appetite, a car industry association said Sunday. In 2018, the number of environment-friendly vehicles, such as hybrid electric, all-electric and hydrogen fuel-cell electric models, reached 124,979 units, jumping 26 percent from a year earlier, the Korea Automobile Manufacturers Association said in a statement. (Yonhap)The 8.2-percent sha
March 3, 2019
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Hyundai, Kia to recall 500,000 US cars over fire risk
South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor and its sibling company Kia Motors said they decided to recall around 534,000 vehicles in the US after discovering a risk of engine fires.The company said it was recalling 378,000 Kia Soul vehicles produced from 2012 to 2016, as high exhaust gas temperatures may damage the catalytic converter, which could then cause abnormal combustion that could damage the piston and connecting rod and eventually lead to oil leaks. Some 155,000 2011-2013 Tucson vehicles and
March 1, 2019
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[Newsmaker] Chung Euisun steps up to take full-fledged control of Hyundai Motor
In September, when Hyundai Motor heir apparent Chung Euisun was promoted from vice chairman to executive vice chairman, the group was still cautious about acknowledging him as the official new leader of the auto giant, which has been run by his father Chung Mong-koo for over the past two decades. But from next month, he is expected to take on more responsibility at the sprawling group of 56 companies, as a co-CEO of the group along with his 82-year-old father, who has not appeared in public
Feb. 27, 2019
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[Photo News] Brand new Korando
(Yonhap)SsangYong Motor President Choi Johng-sik (second from left) poses at an unveiling ceremony for the new Korando in Incheon, Tuesday. The new Korando comes four years after the company injected 350 billion won ($313 million) to roll out new model after the previous Korando C model, which was launched eight years ago. Choi said during a press conference that the company aims to bring Korando as one of company’s popular SUVs along with its Tivoli and Rexton.By Kim Da-sol (ddd@heraldcorp.com
Feb. 26, 2019
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[Behind the Wheel] New Peugeot 508 offers French chic to Korean drivers
France’s Peugeot may be less ubiquitous on the streets of South Korea compared to other rival imported brands from Germany or Japan. But the new Peugeot 508’s stylish look and premium feel are gaining popularity among drivers who want a less common and sleek design that can grab attention on roads filled with large SUVs. New Peugeot 506 (Peugeot)During a two-hour drive on Hallasan in Jeju, the new Peugeot 508 proved itself to be an adventurous sedan with urban French chicness. The vehicle was sm
Feb. 24, 2019
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[Photo News] Tada to launch premium cab service, invites taxi drivers to join
Socar CEO Lee Jae-woong (Yonhap)Socar CEO Lee Jae-woong introduces the launch of a premium cab service version of Tada set for April, at a press conference in Seoul on Friday. Based on the rapid growth of the rental van-hailing service since last year, Lee said Tada Premium will invite taxi drivers and companies to join them in providing the premium cab service, starting with 100 vehicles for Seoul, to be expanded to 1,000 nationwide by the year’s end. Tada, which operates within the legal realm
Feb. 21, 2019
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Kia Motors joins hands with JYP for new advertising strategy
KIA Motors has reached out to the K-pop industry, this time collaborating with JYP Entertainment’s rising new girl group ITZY in a music video.Kia Motors revealed on Thursday a behind-the-scenes video for ITZY’s debut music video, titled “Dalla Dalla,” featuring its new box car the Soul Booster. Members of ITZY stand in front of Kia Motors’ Soul Booster, featured in their debut music video, “Dalla Dalla." (Kia Motors)This is not the first time Kia Motors has partnered with a K-pop group. It is c
Feb. 21, 2019
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Rolls-Royce opens world’s first boutique showroom in Seoul
British luxury carmaker Rolls-Royce opened a boutique showroom in Seoul on Wednesday -- its first anywhere in the world -- pledging to provide “ultimate quality control” for the luxury cars by complying with the amended Automobile Management Act, also known as South Korea’s “lemon law.”“It is our responsibility as a pinnacle luxury brand to reassure our South Korean customers that we would stand by our promise of ultimate quality, ultimate quality control, and of course attention to detail,” sai
Feb. 20, 2019
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Infiniti unveils all-new QX50 premium crossover
The five-passenger QX50 compact crossover by Japanese automaker Nissan’s luxury car brand Infiniti hits the South Korean market Wednesday with a redesigned interior and exterior. The 2019 model features the 2.0L VC turbo engine with technology developed for the first time in the world’s combustion engine history, according to the company. (Infiniti)The technology is based on a multilink system that automatically controls the range of the engine’s piston for optimized power and fuel efficiency,
Feb. 20, 2019
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Han Sung Motor launches 8th Dream Gream project for aspiring artists
An annual scholarship program for aspiring artists by Han Sung Motor, the largest official dealer of Mercedes-Benz, was launched for its 8th year on Tuesday, with 15 new recipients. The Dream Gream is a corporate social responsibility program initiated by the dealer in 2012. The project is dedicated to broaden the horizons of young artists, and offer them a chance to participate in the list of art shows, the company explained. Under this year’s theme, “Customize your story,” the Dream Gream scho
Feb. 19, 2019
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Kumho Tire tops replacement tire market in Korea
Kumho Tire has maintained its top position in South Korea’s replacement tire market for two years in a row, data from the Korea Tire Manufacturers Association showed Tuesday.Buoyed by consumer demand for premium tires and the launch of new tire products last year, Kumho Tire said it had recorded high sales of tires here.According to data from the association, Kumho Tire ranked No. 1 with sales of 6.52 million tires in 2018, accounting for 40.6 percent of locally produced tires sold in the countr
Feb. 19, 2019
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[Video] Hyundai Motor chief makes video debut on Nexo
Taking a step closer to the company’s young workforce, Hyundai Motor Group Executive Vice Chairman Chung Eui-sun recently made a surprise video debut -- filming himself test-driving the Nexo, the fuel-cell electric vehicle that the company is betting on as the key to its future growth.In the video, a CEO message addressed to the carmaker’s midlevel employees, Chung drinks coffee and checks his “urgent email” while the vehicle is in self-driving mode.Hyundai Motor Group Executive Vice Chairman Ch
Feb. 15, 2019
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Kumho Tire promotes VP to CEO
Kumho Tire Co., South Korea's second-largest tiremaker, said Thursday its vice president Jeon Dae-jin has been named its new chief executive officer.Kumho Tire, controlled by Chinese tiremaker Qingdao Doublestar Co., said its board members approved Jeon's promotion to president and appointed the 60-year-old as the new CEO. Jeon Dae-jin (Yonhap)Jeon has been serving as acting CEO for Kumho Tire since December following the resignation of former CEO Kim Jong-ho.Jeon joined Kumho Tire in 1984 and h
Feb. 14, 2019
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[Photo News] Chung Eui-sun meets Tiger Woods at Genesis Open
From left: Hyundai Motor Executive Vice Chairman Chung Eui-sun poses with PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan, tournament host Tiger Woods, and Executive Vice President and global head of the Genesis brand Manfred Fitzgerald at the Genesis Open Championship held at the Riviera Country Club in California on Wednesday. Genesis, Hyundai Motor's luxury brand, is the title sponsor of the tournament. (Yonhap)The status of the Genesis Open will be elevated to an invitational tournament starting next year
Feb. 14, 2019
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Peugeot to challenge local SUVs with upgraded lineup
JEJU -- With continued demand for larger sport utility vehicles here following changing lifestyles, more foreign carmakers are rolling in larger premium family models with upgraded functions and interior space.French automobile maker Peugeot is one of them. Earlier this year, the carmaker’s new 3008 and 5008 SUVs, which came back with larger space and multifunction steering wheels, hit the domestic market. Peugeot 3008 and 5008 SUV (Hanbul Motors)The new five-seater 3008 SUV features the new EA
Feb. 13, 2019
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Hyundai Mobis showcases hydrogen fuel-based power generator
Hyundai Mobis Co., South Korea's top auto parts maker, said Wednesday that it has begun operations of a hydrogen fuel cell-based power generator.The generator employed at the company's Chungju factory, 147 kilometers southeast of Seoul, is equipped with fuel cells powering the midsize Nexo SUV. (Yonhap)The Nexo hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle is made by Hyundai Motor Co., a sister company of Hyundai Mobis. Both are affiliates of Hyundai Motor Group, the world's fifth-largest automotive congl
Feb. 13, 2019
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Six Hyundai, Kia vehicles win iF Design Award 2019
Hyundai Motor Group said Tuesday that six of its vehicles have won the iF Design Award this year, marking the fifth straight year its cars have received recognition.Hyundai Motor Co.'s new flagship Palisade SUV and Le Fil Rouge concept vehicle each won in the coveted automobiles/vehicles category at the annual competition. The Palisade is a high-end, three-row SUV that made its debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show last year. (Yonhap)Hyundai's Le Fil Rouge concept car was also showcased at the Gen
Feb. 12, 2019
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Mercedes-Benz ranks 4th in local sales, outselling GM, Renault Samsung
German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz placed fourth on the list of carmakers’ sales here in January, outselling some with manufacturing bases here.According to industry data, the importer and the distributor of the German carmaker sold 5,796 vehicles last month, accounting for 4 percent of the total 114,632 vehicles sold. Mercedes-Benz S Class (Mercedes-Benz Korea)The number of vehicles places Mercedes-Benz behind Hyundai Motor, Kia Motors and SsangYong Motor. Hyundai and its sister company Kia
Feb. 11, 2019
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South Korea’s automobile production slips 2.1 percent
South Korea’s automobile production slipped by 2.1 percent last year, falling a third year in a row, according to industry data Sunday.The Korea Automobile Manufacturers Association said that South Korea produced 4.02 million automobiles last year, a fall of 2.1 percent from the previous year. China topped the list in production terms, followed by the US, Japan, Germany, India and Mexico, in that order. South Korea, at No. 8, was followed by Brazil, Spain and France. China’s 4.2 percent fall in
Feb. 10, 2019