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Opposition-led Assembly unilaterally passes bill to probe Marine's death
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Inflation eases in April, continues bumpy ride
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Golden chance to liquidate babies’ gold rings?
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Seoul to more than double military drones by 2026 to counter NK threats
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Seoul alerts overseas missions to NK terror threats
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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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[New faces of Assembly] Architect behind ‘audacious initiative’ believes in denuclearized North Korea
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Over 60% of S. Koreans support W100m childbirth incentive: survey
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‘Inside Out 2’ adds four new emotions, explores teenage life
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Questions raised over fair promotion of RM, NewJeans
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[Behind the Wheel] Hyundai‘s Nexo, a futuristic eco-friendly car
PYEONGCHANG, Gangwon Province -- As the new green car on the block, Hyundai’s latest fuel cell electric vehicle seemed unfamiliar at first sight. A day-long drive testing Nexo’s driving performance and its near level-four automation, last week, provided a clear explanation why the carmaker touts the vehicle as ”the ultimate eco-friendly car.“Throughout the 210 kilometer test-drive from Hyundai Motor Studio Goyang in Gyeonggi Province to PyeongChang, Gangwon Province, the quietness of the hydroel
Feb. 11, 2018
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Hyundai Motor set to open new era of mobility in 2018
Moving forward from a tumultuous year, South Korean auto giant Hyundai is gearing up efforts to seek a turnaround and open a new era of future mobility this year with technology-packed green vehicles.For the first time in nearly two decades, Hyundai faced an unprecedented crisis last year, with its global sales declining largely due to poor performance in China. In the face of a diplomatic row between South Korea and China over Seoul’s decision to deploy the US’ Terminal High Altitude Area Defen
Feb. 8, 2018
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Hyundai, Kia support PyeongChang with 4,100 vehicles, W50b donation
Hyundai and Kia Motors are supporting the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics by providing some 4,100 units of vehicles and donations worth over 50 billion won ($46.95 million) as an official tier-one sponsor.On a promotional level, Hyundai Motor is presenting its ambitious hydrogen fuel cell Nexo sport utility vehicle and hydroelectric buses for test drives and transportation throughout the Olympic period. Three units of Hyundai Motor’s hydroelectric bus with a driving distance of some 530 kilometers per
Feb. 8, 2018
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Renault Samsung QM3 remains best-seller in Europe
Renault Samsung Motors, the South Korean unit of French carmaker Renault S.A, continues to see successful sales in Europe’s compact sport utility vehicle segment, with its QM3 ranking the No. 1 best-seller last year, the company said Thursday.Known as “Captur” in Europe, the company sold 212,681 units of the vehicle there in 2017, retaining its best-seller status for four years in a row.“We believe Captur is favored in Europe because it is immensely practical and has a European-style sensuous de
Feb. 8, 2018
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Hyundai‘s Nexo boasts eco-friendly, advanced safety features
Hyundai Motor, the world’s fifth largest carmaker, is heading full-force into new areas of the auto industry with converged technologies and environment-friendly features.Spearheading Hyundai’s drive is its Nexo, a next-generation fuel-cell hydrogen SUV certified to drive more than 600 kilometers per charge, the longest on record for hydrogen-powered cars.Nexo, which is to be released next month with the aim of selling 10,000 hydroelectric vehicles by 2022, is armed with a slew of heightened saf
Feb. 8, 2018
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Hyundai US dealer sponsors PyeongChang‘s only Ghanaian athlete
Akwasi Frimpong, a Dutch-Ghanaian skeleton slider, will be one of the 11 athletes representing African nations, and the only one competing for Ghana, at the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games.Before he was confirmed to be competing at the Olympics last month, Frimpong, 31, was able to commute to training sessions and competitions in North America, carrying his sled and other pieces of equipment, with the help of a local dealer of Korean automaker Hyundai Motor throughout the 2017-18 season. Akwasi Fr
Feb. 8, 2018
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Kia unveils new compact SUV in India
Kia Motors, South Korea's second-largest automaker by sales, rolled out a new compact SUV concept in India on Wednesday, heralding its full-fledged foray into the local market.The compact SP SUV concept was showcased at the 14th Auto Expo 2018, India's largest motor show that kicked off near New Delhi for a weeklong run.Kia said the spacious compact SUV with a sleek design is the company's strategic model specifically designed to target motorists in India where small crossovers are very popular.
Feb. 7, 2018
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GM CEO Barra hints at possibility of withdrawal from Korea
Persistent rumors of struggling GM Korea leaving the country seemed closer to reality Tuesday upon comments by General Motors CEO Mary Barra who said the automaker would have to “take action” in Korea against challenging costs.“Clearly, Korea is a challenge for us,” Barra said during a conference call with analysts on Tuesday. “The Chevrolet brand has done well, but the current cost structure has become challenging, and we’re going to have to take action going forward to have a viable business,”
Feb. 7, 2018
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Porsche Korea shows record monthly sales in Jan.
Porsche Korea flagged its best monthly sales in January on the back of strong demands of the new flagship Panamera sports sedan, data showed Tuesday. The German luxury carmaker sold a total 535 units here last month of which the new Panamera sedan, released September last year, made up 337 units, according to data from Korea Automobile Importers and Distributors Association.The entry line of Panamera 4 was particularly in-demand by Korean drivers, which the carmaker sold 285 units.Porsche Paname
Feb. 6, 2018
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Asiana Airlines celebrates 30th anniversary, vows to bolster competitiveness
Asiana Airlines, South Korea’s second-biggest full-service carrier by sales, on Tuesday celebrated the 30th anniversary of its foundation and vowed to restore financial stability.“We will successfully complete efforts to normalize management this year, which marks the 30th anniversary of establishment, on turnaround seen since 2016,” said Asiana Airlines CEO Kim Soo-cheon during a press conference at Westin Chosun Hotel in central Seoul.“Asiana Airlines takes great pride that we have demolished
Feb. 6, 2018
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Hyundai Mobis to mass produce braking, parking systems
Hyundai Mobis has become the auto industry’s second parts maker to mass produce and supply high-tech braking and parking systems with a larger goal to take over the global market, the company said Tuesday.“This has provided an opportunity for Hyundai Mobis, a late comer to braking and parking systems, to gain a foot hold as a leading company worldwide,” the company said. Hyundai Mobis' automated parking system Remote Smart Parking Assist (Hyundai Mobis) Marking the first among companies here, Hy
Feb. 6, 2018
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Hyundai’s Nexo FCEV offers longest 609-km driving range
Hyundai Motor, South Korea’s No. 1 carmaker, said Monday that the exact driving range of its latest hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle Nexo has been measured at 609 kilometers per charge, the longest among hydrogen-powered cars so far.“Hydrogen is the ultimate medium when it comes to fostering the arrival of a world of clean energy,” said Pierre Etienne Franc, vice president of Air Liquide, before the media test drive of Nexo at Hyundai Motor Studio in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province.“The achievement
Feb. 5, 2018
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Hyundai demonstrates level 4 automated driving of Nexo FCEV
Hyundai Motor successfully demonstrated its self-driving technology through its next generation fuel cell electric vehicle Nexo and luxury sedan Genesis G80 from Seoul to PyeongChang, the company said Sunday. Marking the first-ever autonomous driving demonstrated on a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, three units of Nexo alongside two units of Genesis G80 equipped with level four automation were used for last week’s test drive.There are five levels of self-driving with five being fully autonomous whic
Feb. 4, 2018
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[PyeongChang 2018] Moon demonstrates safety of self-driving car ahead of PyeongChang debut
South Korean President Moon Jae-in sought to promote the country's indigenously developed self-driving cars Friday, demonstrating their safety by riding in one himself.The president was joined by an official from the local developer of autonomous cars, Hyundai Motor Co., for a 15-minute ride in a self-driving fuel cell electric vehicle on the Seoul-Busan expressway."Self-driving fuel cell vehicles are a new type of vehicle that are at the very front of the Moon Jae-in administration's drive for
Feb. 2, 2018
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Kakao’s AI voice recognition service available on Hyundai, Kia vehicles
An artificial intelligence-powered voice recognition service developed by South Korean mobile messaging giant Kakao will be available on Hyundai and Kia vehicles, the companies said Thursday.Kakao’s voice assistant service can be downloaded at Hyundai and Kia’s membership websites, called Blue Members and Red Members. Artificial intelligence-powered voice recognition navigation service (Hyundai Motor)Vehicles available for the Kakao service include the i30, Avante, Sonata New Rise, i40, Grandeu
Feb. 1, 2018
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EV subsidy registrations begin amid concerns of shortage
Amid rising concerns that the government could run out of subsidies for green cars, registrations for electric vehicle subsidies began at 156 provincial governments nationwide, the Ministry of Environment said Thursday.A total of 16 models made by seven local and foreign carmakers are qualified to receive subsidies of up to 12 million won ($11,160) per electric vehicle from the central government, and between 4.4 million and 11 million from provincial governments this year.The amount of subsidy
Feb. 1, 2018
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Volvo Trucks Korea seeks to sell over 3,100 units this year
Volvo Trucks Korea, the No. 1 commercial vehicle importer by sales, aims to sell over 3,100 units this year, as part of its long-term sales goal to reach 4,000 units in 2020, the company said Wednesday.“Last year, we celebrated a successful 20th anniversary of business here. By prioritizing safety and customer service this year, we hope to increase sales by 10 percent from last year,” Kim Young-jae, managing director of Volvo Trucks Korea, told reporters during a New Year’s conference in norther
Jan. 31, 2018
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Posco Daewoo seeks to expand natural gas business
Posco Daewoo, the trading arm of South Korean steel giant Posco, is seeking to expand its energy business, in particular in the natural gas sector, by joining the league of energy giants across the world. (Yonhap)Its CEO Kim Young-sang attended an annual meeting hosted by General Electric-controlled Baker Hughes, the world’s largest oil field service company, as a panelist to discuss global energy trends, the company said. As the only Korean panelist, Kim spoke about successful business models t
Jan. 30, 2018
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Twizy leads birth of micro EV market
Best for community rides, urban compact electric vehicles are creating a niche market in the fast-growing green car segment, satisfying the need for more personalized, mobile and cost-effective products.The Twizy, imported and distributed by Renault Samsung, opened the market for micro electric vehicles last year. A total of 691 units were sold in the first year, with more than 1,000 requests for government subsidies for the French two-seater electric vehicle. Renault’s Twizy (Renault Samsung)Th
Jan. 30, 2018
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Hyundai unveils new Santa Fe SUV, aiming at US
Hyundai Motor unveiled its fourth generation Santa Fe midsize sport utility vehicle armed with a slew of human-centered technology features with an aim to bolster its SUV portfolio and boost sales in the US.“Made on human-centered philosophy, we meticulously considered customers’ requests. Going beyond its role as transportation, we believe the new Santa Fe is a life companion,” said Hyo-lin Kim, director of Hyundai Motor’s User Experience Planning Group, during the media preview held at Hyundai
Jan. 30, 2018