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Debate rages over ‘overly fatty’ samgyeopsal
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40 flights canceled on Jeju Island due to bad weather
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[Weekender] Korean psyche untangled: Musok
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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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Gov't appears to shelve punitive measures against mass walkout by doctors
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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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From fake prostitution ring to nonexistent robber, prank calls hamper police
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S. Korea, China, Japan in talks to hold trilateral summit May 26-27: official
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Govt. asks hospitals to mitigate impact of medical professors' absence
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Hyundai Motor to roll out electric SUV by 2018
Hyundai Motor said Monday that it plans to roll out its first electric sport utility vehicle by 2018. Hyundai’s Namyang R&D Center is currently developing the electric SUVs, which can go up to 320 kilometers on a single charge, nearly double the mileage of sedan-type Ioniq Electric’s 180 kilometers. “It is true that we will launch a new electric SUV,” a company spokesman said.Hyundai Motor vehicles bound for export await shipment at a port near the company’s plant in Ulsan. (The Korea Herald fil
April 25, 2016
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Korean carmakers go green, compact in Beijing show
Korean automakers will showcase mainly eco-friendly, hybrid and compact vehicles during the Beijing motor show that kicked off Monday, in an effort to capture greater market share in China. Hyundai Motor, the nation’s top carmaker, has unveiled concept car Verna and hybrid vehicle Ioniq at the Beijing International Automobile Exhibition. Hyundai Motor’s concept Verna (Hyundai Motor)“Verna is a representative model in China’s compact vehicle market with more than 1 million unit sales since its l
April 25, 2016
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Hyundai Motor wins World Rally Championship Race
Hyundai Motor announced Monday its world rally team won the FIA World Rally Championship race in Argentina last week and secured their first win for individual competition this season.It is also the first win for its new generation i20 World Rally Car, according to the company.Hyundai Motor drivers Hayden Paddon (right) and John Kennard celebrate after winning the FIA World Rally Championship race. (Hyundai Motor)“I’m really happy and thrilled to have won the competitive rally in Argentina. I wi
April 25, 2016
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Fully self-driving taxi on roads by 2020
A team from Seoul National University is set to unveil a newer and more advanced version of its autonomous car Snuber later this year, joining a global race to develop self-driving cars.Snuber is an app-based self-driving taxi that was unveiled in November and has since been used by college students as a ride-hailing service within the campus -- while also being used as a prototype for its upgraded version. “Snuber has already driven more than 2,000 kilometers on the campus without an accident.
April 24, 2016
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[Photo News] Centenery Car
BMW’s “The Next 100 Years,” its special edition 7 series. (BMW Korea)CENTENERY CAR – BMW is celebrating its centennial anniversary by rolling out a special edition of the 7 series, named the BMW 7 Series The Next 100 Years. The edition comes in five different models, all of them boasting a unique “centennial blue metallic” color on the exterior and handcrafted badges. The full-size luxury sedan also comes with an exclusive Montblanc fountain pen, marking BMW’s 100th year of history. The special
April 24, 2016
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[Photo News] Five stars for safety
A fourth-generation Prius from Toyota (top) and its body frame. (Toyota Korea)FIVE STARS FOR SAFETY -- Toyota’s fourth-generation Prius got a five-star rating on safety tests for the European New Car Assessment Program. It scored five stars in all areas, which include adult passenger protection, children passenger protection, pedestrian protection and safety assistance. The hybrid electric mid-size hatchback was also awarded “Top Safety Pick+” by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in Mar
April 24, 2016
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Vitality comes back to Ssangyong Motor plant
Technicians work on building a Tivoli model. (Ssangyong Motor)PYEONGTAEK, Gyeonggi Province -- The three-car assembly lines of Ssangyong Motor, located in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, were bursting with vitality this month, switching away from the pessimism and insecurity that dominated the lines in 2009 when the company conducted mass layoffs after filing for court receivership. Slogans hung on the wall, like “The world is waiting for the wonderful Tivoli!” and “Journey to success with Tivoli
April 24, 2016
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VW’s buyback plan in U.S. may affect Korean lawsuit
Volkswagen’s recent legal settlement with the U.S. government, which is expected to be finalized this June, may affect the final verdict of the class action lawsuit involving VW diesel car owners here, a Korean attorney said Friday. The German carmaker reached a $1 billion deal with the U.S. government, agreeing to offer its scandal-hit diesel car owners in the U.S. buybacks, repairs and compensation. VW emblem. (Bloomberg)Details of the deal are unknown due to the judge’s order to keep the term
April 22, 2016
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Foreign automakers stingy in charity, generous in dividends
Foreign automakers in Korea are very thrifty when it comes to local charity donations although they are generous in paying hefty dividends to their major shareholders, market data showed Thursday. The combined dividends of the major foreign automakers was around 83.6 billion won ($73 million) last year while their domestic donations stood at 4.2 billion won, according to their audited financial reports. Among the foreign automakers, Mercedes-Benz Korea paid dividends of 58.5 billion won, Audi Vo
April 21, 2016
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Busan Motor Show woos Tesla
Despite the absence in the exhibition hall, the 2016 Busan International Motor Show continues to contact Tesla, the U.S.-based luxury electric vehicle-maker, with intentions of inviting a high-profile official from the automaker in the global spotlight with the recent launch of Model 3, its first mass-market EV model. “Tesla is one of three global automakers that we are striving to invite a speaker for a gala dinner to be held on June 1, one day before the opening,” said Yoo Dong-hyun from BEXCO
April 21, 2016
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More Korean customers to sue Audi, BMW over tax refunds
Three additional Korean owners of major foreign auto brands will file lawsuits against their local units here, demanding they be compensated for unpaid tax refunds, their legal representative said Wednesday.The three owners of the Audi or BMW vehicles will file the suits with the Seoul Central District Court, according to Barun, a local law firm that will represent the customers. The suits are intended to get compensation for what they claim are damages caused by the foreign brands' decision to
April 20, 2016
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Kia Motors' Sportage sales in Europe hit record high in March
Kia Motors, Korea's second-largest carmaker, saw its sales of the Sportage SUV in Europe hit a record high last month thanks to strong demand for its latest model, industry data showed Wednesday.According to the data, Kia Motors sold a total of 18,092 units of the Sportage in Europe in March, up 43.6 percent from year earlier. Of them, the sales of its latest fourth-generation Sportage stood at around 14,000 units. The all-new Sportage was first unveiled in September for European customers but i
April 20, 2016
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Korea's exports of used cars spike over 20% in Q1
Korea's exports of used vehicles jumped over 20 percent on-year during the first quarter, helped by the weak local currency that boosted their price competitiveness in overseas markets, industry data showed Wednesday.According to the data provided by trade and automotive associations here, Korea exported 59,142 used cars during the January-March period, up 23.4 percent from the same period a year earlier. Of the total, 42,352 units were passenger vehicles, while the remainder was trucks and othe
April 20, 2016
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Hyundai, Cisco team up on connected cars
South Korea’s largest automaker Hyundai Motor and American tech giant Cisco Systems have agreed to cooperate on connected car technologies, the automaker said Tuesday. The announcement came as Hyundai Motor vice chairman Chung Eui-sun and Cisco Systems CEO Chuck Robbins met in Seoul to discuss the two firms’ future smart car business. Hyundai Motor vice chairman Chung Eui-sun (third from left) and Cisco Systems CEO Chuck Robbins (fourth from left) pose after a meeting at the carmaker’s headqua
April 19, 2016
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[Photo News] Nissan rolls-out new mid-size sedan
NISSAN UNVEILS NEW MIDSIZE SEDAN -- Nissan Korea unveiled its new midsize sedan All-New Altima, which has a combined fuel efficiency of 13.3 kilometers per liter, in Seoul on Tuesday. The price of the new sedan starts from 29.9 million won ($26,270). (Nissan Korea)
April 19, 2016
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Kumho Tire collaborates with Psy
Kumho Tire unveiled Monday its new commercial music video made in collaboration with K-pop singer Psy.The tire company said in a statement, “We have created this commercial video by combining the company’s brand slogan ‘Better, All-Ways’ with Psy’s hit music ‘Good Day Will Come.’” Still cuts of Psy’s music video made in collaboration with Kumho Tire (Kumho Tire)The video, which was made to raise the company’s brand profile through music, was unveiled on YouTube channels and China’s media platfor
April 18, 2016
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Will Ssangyong’s Tivoli appeal to Chinese consumers?
Ssangyong Motor plans to beef up sales marketing in China as part of efforts to diversify its global client base after struggling from weak sales in Russia – its main importer – due to economic recession and a weak ruble. The Korean unit of Indian auto giant Mahindra & Mahindra said on Monday the firm would start sales of its new mid-size SUV Tivoli Air in China (XLV in global market) after unveiling it at the Auto China 2016 in Beijing next week. Tivoli Air of sangyong Motor “With a more enhan
April 18, 2016
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Hyundai, Kia to recall 28,954 Sonata, K5, K7 sedans
Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors, Korea's leading automakers, are recalling a combined 14,926 passenger cars for problems with their steering and lighting systems, the transport ministry said Monday.Hyundai's YF Sonata and Kia's K5 mid-sized sedans were found to have glitches in the electronic control unit of the steering system that could lead to a short circuit when it's raining, according to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.The problem has been detected in 7,794 YF Sonatas produ
April 18, 2016
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Carmakers resurrect old cars
Carmakers that do business in Korea are pushing customer programs related to classic cars in a bid to increase customer satisfaction and boost car sales. German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz is leading the trend. It has launched a restoration program for old cars under the slogan “Could after sales service also evoke memories?” as part of its customer service efforts. During the 2016 Service Experience Day event, held last Friday at its new service center in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, the compan
April 17, 2016
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Volvo returns to safety legacy for new car sales
Volvo Cars is seeking to restore its reputation for car safety with its new high-end XC90 sport utility vehicle in Korea, a global battlefield for luxury cars. Last Thursday, the Korean unit of the Swedish luxury carmaker hosted a seminar with a safety specialist from its headquarters to elaborate on the safety features of the new XC90. Dr. Lotta Jakobsson, a senior technical specialist on injury prevention at Volvo Cars, presents the booster seat of Volvo’s all-new XC90 as an example of car sa
April 17, 2016