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Sought by prosecutors: Key man in Yoon presidential couple’s political drama
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First lady to keep low profile as Yoon’s ratings hit new low
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Murder charge sought over death of mentally disabled student who was pushed into sea
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N. Korea jams GPS signals, affecting ships, civilian aircraft: JCS
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2 dead, 12 missing after fishing boat sinks near Jeju Island
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Starbucks to open store on North Korea's doorstep
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NewJeans to appear on biggest year-end festival in Japan
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[Editorial] Brace for changes
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Supreme Court to weigh SK Group chief's W1.3tr divorce suit
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Police nab 20 suspects connected to ‘international sender’ phishing texts
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LG ramps up US battery push with $6.7b supply deal for Rivian EVs
South Korea's LG Energy Solution has secured a landmark deal with Rivian, the US electric vehicle maker known for its rugged electric trucks and SUVs. The South Korean battery manufacturer will deliver a total of 67 gigawatt-hours worth of 4695 cells -- named for their 46mm diameter and 95mm height -- over the next five years. Although neither company disclosed the exact financial details, Korean industry analysts estimate that the deal could be worth at least $6.7 billion, based on the typ
Nov. 8, 2024
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Hyundai Motor edges closer to global No. 2 carmaker in profit
Hyundai Motor Group has outpaced Volkswagen Group in the third-quarter profit, edging closer to claiming the world’s second-largest carmaker title this year for the first time. From June to September, Hyundai Motor Company, Kia and Genesis posted 69.4 trillion won ($49.7 billion) in sales revenue and 6.5 trillion won in operating profit. Volkswagen Group reported higher sales of 78.5 billion euros ($84.2 billion), but it fell behind in profit with 2.9 billion euros. This marks a significan
Nov. 7, 2024
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Tata Daewoo rebranded for EV shift
GUNSAN -- Tata Daewoo Commercial Vehicle Company, the commercial truck maker, has rebranded itself as Tata Daewoo Mobility, marking a new chapter focused on eco-friendly electric and hybrid vehicles. During the 30th anniversary ceremony held at its headquarters in Gunsan, North Jeolla Province, CEO Kim Bang-shin explained that the decision to keep the “Daewoo” name reflects the brand’s strong recognition and reputation in overseas markets like Eastern Europe, Southeast Asia, an
Nov. 7, 2024
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[Photo News] 80 years of Kia
An exhibition reflecting on Kia's 80-year heritage, "From Moments to Movement" kicked off Thursday at its brand store in southern Seoul. The exhibition features iconic Kia historical car models, including the Sportage sport utility vehicle and Pride compact vehicle, alongside its latest innovations like the EV9 and EV3 electric vehicles. (Kia)
Nov. 7, 2024
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Kia Sportage returns stronger
Kia unveiled the new Sportage, the automaker’s best-selling sport utility vehicle, in Seoul on Monday, highlighting the enhanced product’s all-around upgrade, which it expects to continue accounting for a major part of the automaker’s market presence. “The new Sportage, which we are presenting today with pride, contains innovative changes that are on par with a full model change,” said Jeong Woo-jeong, head of Kia’s domestic business division, in a media prese
Nov. 5, 2024
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SK On reports first-ever profit in Q3
SK On, SK Innovation’s battery subsidiary, reported its first-ever quarterly profits in the third quarter of this year after years of operating losses since its spinoff in 2021. During its earnings conference call on Monday, the battery maker reported an operating profit of 24 billion won ($17.4 million) in the July-September period, a significant turnaround from last year’s 86.1 billion won deficit, largely driven by inventory clearance and enhanced cost structure. Its sales fell
Nov. 4, 2024
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[From the Scene] A rare glimpse into Mercedes' data-driven battery assembly
HEDELFINGEN, Germany -- At Mercedes-Benz’s battery production facility in Hedelfingen, Stuttgart, a group of Korean reporters was recently given a close-up look at how the automaker assembles the battery packs that power its flagship electric vehicles, the EQS and EQE. The visit offered a rare glimpse into the detailed, highly automated process that Mercedes-Benz takes on to ensure the reliability of its EV batteries. “Every little part is recorded and can be kept for up to 30 years
Nov. 4, 2024
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Hyundai renews hydrogen vision with more advanced Initium SUV
Hyundai Motor on Monday introduced a concept version of Initium, a hydrogen fuel-cell sport utility vehicle, adding a new chapter to its 27-year commitment toward renewable energy solutions. “The new addition to the hydrogen-powered SUV lineup will debut next year,” said Chang Jae-hoon, president and CEO of Hyundai Motor, at a press conference at Hyundai Motor Studio in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province. “Moving beyond mobility, we have introduced our hydrogen value chain business, H
Oct. 31, 2024
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[Photo News] Carnival for quintuplets
Korean automaker Kia said Thursday that it has donated a 2025 Carnival, the automaker's latest edition of its signature nine-seat minivan, to the parents of quintuplets in Dongducheon, Gyeonggi Province. The quintuplets -- two girls and three boys -- were born Sept. 20. The automaker also donated 30 million won ($21,800) to the city of Dongducheon to support households with more than one child, as the country struggles with a low birth rate. (Hyundai Motor Group)
Oct. 31, 2024
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[From the Scene] Crash-tested, fire-proofed: Mercedes shows Korea how it keeps EVs safe
SINDELFINGEN, Germany -- A bright orange Mercedes EQS 450 electric sedan sped down a spotless track, reaching 64 kilometers per hour before slamming into a massive concrete wall. The front end crumpled like a soda can, but a bright ring of 72 lights immediately illuminated the wreck as high-speed cameras captured every millisecond from all angles. On Oct. 22, Mercedes let a group of reporters from South Korea witness a full-scale crash test up close at its Vehicle Safety Technology Center in S
Oct. 31, 2024
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Touareg drives Volkswagen’s push into Korea’s premium SUV market
In response to South Korea’s surging appetite for luxury SUVs, Volkswagen is doubling down with an upgraded Touareg that emphasizes advanced technology and understated elegance. Launched in August, the third-generation 2024 Touareg positions Volkswagen to compete in a market where SUVs now dominate imported car sales, driven by demand for both versatility and premium features. The third-generation 2024 Touareg has received a subtle design makeover that focuses on clean lines and understate
Oct. 31, 2024
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Bentley’s fastest luxury coupes arrive in Korea with hybrid power
Bentley Motors Korea launched two of its most powerful and luxurious coupes in the Korean market: the fourth-generation Continental GT Speed and the Continental GTC Speed, its convertible counterpart, at Bentley Seoul Gangnam on Wednesday. The new Continental GT Speed is the most powerful street-legal vehicle in Bentley's history -- a term used for extremely high-performance cars that are still legal to drive on regular roads, unlike racing cars. Bentley has equipped both models with a plu
Oct. 31, 2024
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Samsung SDI-Stellantis JV to start US production in December
Samsung SDI unveiled details on its first electric vehicle battery production in the US in partnership with Stellantis and General Motors during its third-quarter earnings announcement Wednesday. “The joint venture with Stellantis, Starplus Energy, marks Samsung SDI’s first foray into battery cell manufacturing in the US,” said Son Michael, executive vice president of automotive & ESS business at Samsung SDI, during a conference call earlier in the day. “The initial p
Oct. 30, 2024
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[Photo News] Ioniq 9 sneak peek
Hyundai Motor teases the Ioniq 9, their newest electric offering in the large sport utility vehicle market. The design is inspired by the smooth lines of a boat, slashing air resistance and boosting the SUV’s efficiency. The teaser hints at a flowing roofline for increased headroom and a silhouette that suggests a spacious cabin. Hyundai will fully reveal the Ioniq 9 next month. (Hyundai Motor Company)
Oct. 30, 2024
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Busan adding longer-haul flights with Bali route to start Wednesday
Longer international flights are being added at Gimhae International Airport, starting with a new route to Bali, Indonesia, the Busan city government said Tuesday. Starting Wednesday, flights to Bali operated by Air Busan will take off four times a week from the Busan airport. This is the first regular flight longer than 5,000 kilometers to be scheduled from an airport outside Seoul and Incheon. Until now, the farthest destination served by Gimhae Airport was Singapore, around 4,600 kilometers f
Oct. 29, 2024
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[KH Explains] How LG Energy Solution’s bold bet paid off with Tesla, Mercedes deals
Cylindrical 4680 batteries, named for their 46-millimeter diameter and 80-millimeter height, are hailed as a pivotal advanced battery technology in electric vehicles due to enhanced energy storage capacity and power output. Tesla, a trailblazer in the EV industry, gained acclaim with its affordable electric vehicles powered by these cost-effective small batteries, comparable in size to the AA batteries used in handheld devices. To produce bigger cylindrical cells that allow higher productivity
Oct. 29, 2024
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Hyundai, rival carmakers urge US to delay Chinese tech ban
Global automakers, including Hyundai Motor, Toyota and General Motors, are urging the US government to delay new restrictions on Chinese-made parts used in connected vehicles. The proposed regulations, which aim to limit Chinese and Russian components in vehicles with advanced communication and autonomous driving features, are raising concerns not only among automakers but also from Mexico, where many companies affected by the rules have invested in production facilities. According to Reuters on
Oct. 29, 2024
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Why Kia’s first pickup isn't debuting in US
Kia’s first-ever pickup, the Tasman, is unlikely to debut in the US, the world’s largest pickup truck market, largely due to lower profitability amid protectionist policies there. “We do not have plans to sell the Tasman pickups in the US because of the hefty tariffs imposed on Korea-made pickups under the free trade agreement between the two nations,” a Kia official told The Korea Herald at the Tasman’s media unveiling event in Seoul on Monday. The official also
Oct. 29, 2024
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[Herald Interivew] Mercedes stands by Farasis batteries in EV fire scrutiny
STUTTGART, Germany -- Following a fire involving a Mercedes-Benz EQE electric vehicle in South Korea in August, executives are defending their use of batteries from Chinese supplier Farasis Energy, even as investigations continue to probe the cause of the incident. The August fire, which occurred in the basement of an apartment building in Incheon, has raised questions around the safety of the vehicle's battery cells and the automaker’s quality control practices. During an Oct. 21 med
Oct. 28, 2024
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Mercedes-Benz raises Drive Pilot speed limit
Mercedes-Benz announced Monday that it is upgrading its automated driving system, Drive Pilot, allowing it to operate at speeds of up to 95 kilometers per hour on German motorways. The upgrade is expected to be available in early 2025, following this year’s anticipated approval from Germany’s Federal Motor Transport Authority. With this update, Drive Pilot will become the fastest Level 3 automated driving system in a production vehicle. The enhanced system will allow drivers to hand
Oct. 28, 2024