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Marine Corps commander summoned by CIO for questioning on alleged influence-peddling case
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Debate rages over ‘overly fatty’ samgyeopsal
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[Weekender] Korean psyche untangled: Musok
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40 flights canceled on Jeju Island due to bad weather
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N. Korea slams US, other countries for seeking alternative to UN sanctions monitoring panel
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Pandemic left Korea more depressed than before: report
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[Eye Interview] 'If you live to 100, you might as well be happy,' says 88-year-old bestselling essayist
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Gov't appears to shelve punitive measures against mass walkout by doctors
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From fake prostitution ring to nonexistent robber, prank calls hamper police
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Missing S. Korean traveler in Paris found safe after 2 weeks
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Korea to export ‘samgyetang’ to China
South Korea will begin exporting its traditional ginseng chicken soup “samgyetang” to China from next month, as the two countries have reached an agreement on the trade deal, the Korean Agriculture Ministry said Sunday.The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs said the two governments have concluded talks on related food regulations including those on quarantine and sanitation, making way for Korea to start exporting its chicken soup to China.A bowl of samgyetang (Yonhap)Once local chi
May 30, 2016
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Ssangyong starts shipments of Rexton W SUVs to Peru
PYEONGTAEK, Gyeonggi Province -- About 400 Rexton W -- midsize sport utility vehicle of Ssangyong Motor -- lined up for shipment Monday to Peru’s capital at a pier of Pyeongtaek Port, Gyeonggi Province. Officials from Ssangyong Motor, KOTRA and POSCO Daewoo celebrate the loading of the carmaker’s midsize Rexton SUV-based police cars to the ship heading for Lima, the capital city of Peru, at Pyeongtaek Port, Gyeonggi Province, on Monday. The shipment is part of the carmaker’s supply deal for the
May 30, 2016
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Hyundai Motor beats rivals in registering U.S. clean energy patents in Q3
Hyundai Motor Group, South Korea's top automotive group, acquired the largest number of patents on clean energy technology in the United States in the third quarter of 2015, the Clean Energy Patent Growth Index showed Monday. Among 916 clean energy patents registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in the July-September period, the combined patents by Hyundai Motor Co. and its company Kia Motors Corp. ranked top with 54, according to the index released by the Cleantech Group.Japan's To
May 30, 2016
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Sales of hybrid cars jump on environmental concerns, new models
Sales of hybrid cars have fast risen in South Korea this year as the popularity of diesel vehicles is losing its spark due to the loss of consumer trust and rising concerns over air pollution, data showed Monday. Korean automakers sold a combined 14,173 hybrid cars in the first four months of the year, up 42.4 percent from a year ago, the Korea Automobile Manufacturers' Association said.A hybrid vehicle uses two or more distinct types of power, such as an internal combustion engine and an electr
May 30, 2016
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[Busan Motor Show] 2016 Busan Motor Show to put 46 new cars center stage
The Korean auto industry is gearing up in Busan this week as the nation’s second biggest city will host the 2016 International Busan Motor Show at BEXCO from June 2 for a 10-day run.Under the slogan “Inspiring Technology Making Waves in the Future,” the biennial motor festival in Korea will showcase about 230 vehicles from 25 domestic and foreign brands, the motor show’s organizing committee said in a press release last week.Genesis G80 (world premiere)Visitors to the auto show will have a chanc
May 29, 2016
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[Busan Motor Show] GM to host premiere night for new cars
The Korean unit of General Motors will host a premiere night to draw more attention to its new car lineup for the Busan Motor Show on June 1, one day before the official media preview.The carmaker has remained low-key on which cars will take the stage at the premiere event “GM night,” but industry watchers predict GM Korea CEO James Kim will highlight three models from its Chevrolet and Cadillac brands. Cadillac’s new CT6 full-size luxury sedan (GM)For the mass market, GM is forecast to unveil t
May 29, 2016
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Sales of Korean-made products rise in duty-free shops
Sales of Korean-made products have risen in domestic duty-free shops to reach 40 percent of all sales, according to data from the Korea Customs Service on Sunday.Duty-free outlets in Korea saw revenues of 3.74 trillion won ($3.17 billion) in the first third of 2016, marking an 18.1 percent increase from the same period last year. Korean-made products were credited for 42.2 percent of those sales.Tourists shop for cosmetics at Shinsegae Duty Free in Myeong-dong. (Yonhap)The latest numbers show a
May 29, 2016
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[Photo News] Lighting up the future in Africa
Officials from Hyundai Motor Group, World Vision and state-run international aid agency KOICA take part in a groundbreaking ceremony to build an auto mechanical training center in Ethiopia, Friday. The project is part of Kia Motors’ vocational education support program in Africa, dubbed the “Green Light Project.” Participants included World Vision’s Edward Brown (from left), KOICA head Kim In-shik, Ethiopian First Lady Roman Tesfaye, Hyundai Motor President Chung Jin-haeng and Kia Motors vice pr
May 29, 2016
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[Busan Motor Show] BMW to unveil high-performance, hybrid vehicles
The Korean unit of German luxury carmaker BMW is set to unveil its five new models in Korea at the 2016 Busan International Motor Show slated to kick off on June 2, according to the automaker on Sunday. The automaker said it would showcase one flagship model 750Li Individual, two high-performance cars -- M2 Coupe and X4 M40i -- and two plug-in hybrid vehicles -- 330e M Sport and X5 xDrive40e -- at the upcoming biennial auto event. BMW M2 CoupeIts flagship 750Li Individual sedan is limited editio
May 29, 2016
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[Busan Motor Show] Renault Samsung to showcase QM6, Twizy
Given the 2016 Busan Motor Show’s “smart premium” theme, Renault Samsung said Sunday that it would be showcasing three new vehicles at the event: the QM6, a revamped version of the QM5 sport utility vehicle, the Twizy electric smart car and the Renault Clio R.S. -- all of which are slated to be rolled out here in the second half of this year. “We are confident that the high-end QM6 SUV will wow visitors as it is the only fully modified SUV model among mass-produced car brands this year,” the com
May 29, 2016
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Lotte Shopping suspended for false documents
The government on Friday ordered Lotte Shopping, a TV shopping channel under retail giant Lotte, to stop operating programs for six hours during prime time for six months, as part of a disciplinary measure for submitting false documents.The suspension is set to begin on Sept. 28, according to the Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning, adding that the TV channel will be banned from broadcasting programs between 8 a.m. and 11 a.m., and 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. daily. The decision came after Lotte
May 27, 2016
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Fried chicken market anything but small in Korea
Fried chicken has found a firm place in present-day Korean cuisine, despite being commonly considered a creation from the United States. Among other things, it is a staple as a midnight snack for Koreans and the food of choice at baseball stadiums, for get-togethers along the river and for those entertaining guests at home. Despite the saturated market, the fried chicken industry remains strong and is still growing, with technology allowing for efficient deliveries and continuously evolving rec
May 27, 2016
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Renault Samsung to launch new SUV QM6 to replace QM5
Renault Samsung plans to launch a new sport utility vehicle named QM6 to replace current midsize SUV QM5 in September, company officials said Thursday.“We are aiming to roll out the new vehicle QM6 hopefully in September,” a company spokesperson told The Korea Herald. The company said it would showcase the fully modified SUV at the Busan International Motor Show slated to open on June 2, alongside other vehicles -- electric car Twizy and Renault Clio R.S. -- also to be rolled out in the second h
May 26, 2016
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Diesel cost may rise, gasoline price likely to fall: report
Sales of diesel cars may be hit as the government is reviewing raising diesel fuel costs and lowering gasoline prices amid growing concerns on toxic nitrogen oxide emitted by diesel engines, according to news reports Tuesday. “The government is considering raising diesel fuel costs and lowering gasoline prices to remove economic benefits going to diesel car owners,” a local media outlet reported, citing a senior government official of the environment ministry. (Yonhap)The speculation on lowering
May 24, 2016
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Mercedes-Benz eyes top spot in sales with new E-Class
Mercedes-Benz on Tuesday unveiled its luxury mid-size business saloon, the new E-class, at a media preview event at Wangsan Marina, Incheon, setting a goal of taking the top spot in sales here in 2016. The Korean unit of the German luxury carmaker has high hopes for the 10th generation of its best-selling luxury mid-size executive sedan. The new E-Class is the best in the segment in terms of performance, consumption and efficiency, the company added. Mercedes-Benz Korea CEO Dimitris Psillakis p
May 24, 2016
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Tesla in talks with Mando for self-driving cars: report
Korean parts-maker Mando Corp. has partnered with Tesla Motors to jointly develop key technologies for the automaker’s future autonomous vehicles, according to local reports Monday. Mando began developing fail-safety technologies for the U.S. electric carmaker’s autonomous vehicles in the second half of last year, Maeil Business Newspaper reported.(Bloomberg)The fail-safety technology allows a car to continue its self-driving mode even in times of emergency without requiring drivers to take the
May 23, 2016
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POSCO strengthens ties with carmakers for premium steel sales
There are a couple of things in common among Ssangyong Motor’s Tivoli Air, Renault Samsung’s SM6 and GM Korea’s all-new Malibu. They are new cars gaining high attention in the market from the preorder stage and they have also adopted steel sheets made by POSCO for their car bodies.“The growing popularity of the new cars by the three Korean automakers this year gives a boost to sales of the company’s high value-added automotive steel products,” a POSCO spokesperson said. POSCO chairman Kwon Oh-jo
May 23, 2016
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Firms mull removing antimicrobial agents from cleaning products
Korean beauty and household product manufacturers said Monday they are considering taking out antimicrobial substances from all products, in the latest response to aggravating toxic chemical fears. The nation’s two largest cosmetic giants -- Amore Pacific and LG Household & Health -- are seeking ways to get rid of CMIT and MIT, ingredients that have been linked to an ongoing deadly humidifier disinfectant case.The government approves the use of the two substances for washable cleaning products,
May 23, 2016
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Car wash service reborn with mobile platform
Mobile app-driven new businesses are budding in the automotive after sales and service market, drawing the attention of investors focusing on start-ups, and the car wash business is no exception. The car wash sector in Korea, which is crowded with small players, has recently seen a resurgence as an online-to-offline business.“An O2O car wash mobile application, matching an offline service provider with a customer regardless of time and place, tremendously saves the customers’ time without any ad
May 23, 2016
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Demand for camping cars growing in Korea
The demand for recreational vehicles is on the rise in Korea, with more young families seeking to enjoy convenient outdoor leisure activities during their holiday breaks. The local camping car market, which was initially formed with imported trailers from 2010, gained momentum in 2013 with the launch of the motorhome Starex camping car by the nation’s largest automaker Hyundai Motor.Airstream's Caravan (Bluebird Enterprise)Sales of recreational vehicles in the local auto market have jumped to ro
May 22, 2016