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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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Samsung chip business back on track, logs W1.9tr operating profit in Q1
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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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S. Korea to issue travel ban on Haiti amid intensifying gang violence
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Seventeen shows who is the ‘Maestro’ of K-pop in greatest hits album
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S. Korea discussed possible participation in AUKUS Pillar 2 with Australia: defense minister
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Around 50% of people with disabilities aged 65 or above: report
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SsangYong announces Y400 SUV to be named G4 Rexton
Exterior view of the new SsangYong G4 Rexton SUV, formerly known as the Y400 (SsangYong Motor)SsangYong Motor announced on Monday that the name of its upcoming premium SUV, which was previously referred as the Y400, is the G4 Rexton. According to SsangYong, the name “G4” is meant to represent the meaning “Great 4 Revolution.” The name is intended to highlight the SUV’s four main quality aspects: driving, safety, style and high-tech. The company also revealed images of the exterior and interior
March 27, 2017
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Renault Samsung to export QM6 SUVs to Europe
Renault Samsung Motors Co. said Monday it aims to sell about 40,000 in overseas markets by the end of this year as it has begun to ship its flagship SUV to Europe. Renault Samsung said it has started the shipment of the QM6 SUVs (sold as Renault Koleos outside of South Korea) initially to western Europe, the company said in a statement. In this photo taken on Dec. 22, 2016, and provided by Renault Samsung Motors Co., a QM6 SUV travels along a unidentified road in South Korea. (Yonhap)The compan
March 27, 2017
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Seoul Motor Show to unveil world premieres, highlight green cars
While the Seoul Motor Show is yet to reach the grandeur of other motor events, such as Auto Shanghai or the Tokyo Motor Show, this year’s event is set to capture audiences with two world premieres and an emphasis on environmentally-friendly vehicles, according to industry insiders.Hyundai Motor’s Grandeur IG HEV and SsangYong Motor’s premium SUV -- tentatively codenamed the Y400 -- will be making their world debut at the upcoming biennial exhibition, which will be held March 31 to April 9 at the
March 26, 2017
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Mercedes dealer Han Sung offering free inspections
Han Sung Motors is conducting free vehicle inspections until April 29 to commemorate the recognition it received last year in the areas of consumer satisfaction and diagnostics. Han Sung Motor, the largest dealer for Mercedes-Benz Korea, ranked No. 1 in vehicle maintenance customer satisfaction last year, according to the 2016 Automobile Customer Satisfaction Survey by Consumer Insight, a consumer research institute. (Hansung) The survey was based on online consumer polls from July 2016. Han
March 24, 2017
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Hyundai, Nissan and other automakers ordered to recall faulty parts
Hyundai Motor Co., Kia Motors Corp. and other automakers have been ordered to recall faulty parts in some of their models, South Korea's transportation ministry said Friday.This is part of a broader recall order delivered by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the ministry said. (Yonhap)Hyundai, Kia, Nissan Motor Co., BMW Korea, Audi Volkswagen Korea, Daimler Truck Korea and Sports Motor Cycle Korea Co. plan to recall a combined 12,211 units of 22 kinds of vehicles this week, a
March 24, 2017
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Renault Samsung’s new SUV adds comfort, strength and style
Amid heated competition in the sport utility vehicle segment, Renault Samsung’s QM6 has been gaining interest among local motorists for its powerful engine, bigger interior and modern design, the company said Thursday.The QM6, unveiled during the Busan Motor Show last year, replaces the QM5. It is 15 centimeters longer than its predecessor and has a longer wheel base than rival Hyundai’s Santa Fe. Renault Samsung’s QM6 (Renault Samsung)The change in the body length has allowed the new SUV to hav
March 23, 2017
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Eco-friendly autos, keyword for Seoul Motor Show
One key word that describes the upcoming Seoul Motor Show will be eco-friendly as one-fifth of the planned vehicles to be introduced there will be fuel-efficient, the show's organizer said Thursday. In the biennial motor show here, participating carmakers plan to promote 50 emission-free or less-emitting models amid a growing appetite for such cars among customers, the show's organizing committee said in a statement. Lexus's fuel-cell electric concept car 'LF-FC' (Yonhap)The Seoul International
March 23, 2017
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Sales of non-domestic used cars skyrocket
The imported car market has seen explosive growth in the certified used car industry in recent years, with sales by major imported car brands such as Mercedes-Benz seeing a 346.4 percent surge last year. A total of nine imported car brands are currently operating certified used car dealerships in Korea including Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Jaguar Land Rover, Lexus, Porsche, Infiniti and Ferrari. Although purchasing previously-owned cars from official certified dealers is roughly 10 percent more
March 22, 2017
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SsangYong Tivoli dominating SUV market share
The 2017 SsangYong Motor Tivoli SUV (SsangYong Motor)SsangYong Motor’s Tivoli SUV is continuing to dominate the domestic SUV market despite increased competition, selling 56,935 units last year, the company said Wednesday. Competing against GM Korea’s Chevrolet Trax, Kia’s Niro and Renault Samsung’s QM3, SsangYong’s Tivoli is still holding strong, currently accounting for 54.3 percent of the market share. During January and February this year, Tivoli’s market share reached 60.4 percent. The Ti
March 22, 2017
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Beijing Hyundai begins sales of All New Yuedong
Beijing Hyundai began its sales of the All New Yuedong on Monday, targeting the market for young families in China. The English name of the model is “Celesta.”The launch event took place simultaneously in six cities, including Beijing and Guangzhou. Beijing Hyundai’s All New Yuedong begis its sales in China on Monday. (Hyundai Motor)“The All New Yuedong is an economic family sedan with both marketability and price competence, specially catered for the Chinese market,” said CEO of BHMC Chang Won-
March 21, 2017
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Volvo Korea unveils Cross Country crossover
Volvo Korea introduced its latest Cross Country luxury crossover Tuesday, completing its 90 series with a cross between a standard four-door sedan and a SUV. The 90 series already includes the S90 midsized sedan and the XC-90 luxury sport utility vehicle. The new Cross Country is intended to act as an amalgamation of the two vehicle models. Volvo Korea unveils its new Cross Country crossover SUV, the final addition to its 90 series, which also includes a midsized sedan and standard SUV. (Volvo
March 21, 2017
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Mixed reaction to Tesla Korea’s debut
The opening of two Tesla Korea stores last week after months of delay was very much highlighted by the media and industry watchers here.Boasting the Tesla Model S 90D, the first local store of the US-based electric car giant opened in Starfield Hanam, a mega shopping complex, on Wednesday, followed by another one in Cheongdam-dong, Seoul, Friday. The Tesla Korea store in Chungdam-dong, southern Seoul. (Yonhap)On Friday, avid fans and related officials visited the Cheongdam store to catch a glimp
March 20, 2017
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Lamborghini Korea introduces new Huracan Spyder
One of the newest additions to the Lamborghini family, the new rear-wheel drive Huracan Spyder, is now being introduced to the Korean market after it was unveiled to the world for the first time in November. Lamborghini Korea unveiled the company’s latest luxury sports vehicle model during a media open house event Monday. The company will be offering a test-driving event for three days for prospective customers starting Tuesday. The Spyder convertible is in keeping with the luxury car brand’s
March 20, 2017
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Kia sells 100 units of EVs to 'carbon-free' resort island
Kia Motors Corp., South Korea's No. 2 carmaker, announced Monday it has sold 100 units of its electric vehicle to a car rental company based on the small resort island of Udo.The carmaker said it has shipped 100 units of the Soul EV, the electrified edition of the popular box-typed vehicle, to the scenic island located just east of Jeju Island. The Soul EV is stopped on a road on Udo, an island located near the southern resort island of Jeju, on March 20, 2017, in this photo released by Kia Moto
March 20, 2017
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Diesel, petrol cars vie for bigger piece of import car market
Diesel cars are locked in a tight race with gasoline-powered models for a bigger slice of South Korea's imported vehicle market as diesel cars increasingly lose favor with local motorists following "dieselgate" in 2015, data showed Monday.According to the industry data, 8,058 imported gasoline cars were sold in January, compared with sales of 7,147 diesel vehicles. Mercedes-Benz' the new E300 sedan (Mercedes-Benz)It marked the first time in four and a half years that sales of gasoline vehicles o
March 20, 2017
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[KH explains] Why Korea is land of white cars
From parking lots to freeways, the diversity of car colors seems to be widely lacking and monotonous in South Korea. Whether a Korean resident or simply visiting, one would be hard-pressed to find anyone able to claim the country’s streets are flush with color. At times it may even seem like the only pop of color on the road comes from the fleet of orange city taxis.“I have noticed that the cars here, in way of color scheme, are white, black or a dark silver,” said 27-year-old Jeffrey Masson, an
March 19, 2017
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GM Korea begins taking orders for Bolt EV before April launch
GM Korea Co., the South Korean unit of US automaker General Motors Co., on Friday began taking pre-orders for its new Bolt Electric Vehicle ahead of its scheduled local debut next month.The Bolt EV comes in four different colors and has a starting price of 47.79 million won ($42,325), but government incentives of up to 26 million won will bring the price down to less than 22 million won, making it one of the most affordable green cars now available, the company said in a press release. The Bolt
March 17, 2017
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Expo kicks off to discuss future of EVs
An annual gathering of carmakers, business leaders and experts on electric cars kicks off its six-day run in the nation’s southern resort island of Jeju on Friday, testing the future of carbon-free technology on the road.The fourth International Electric Vehicle Expo displays and discusses the technologies of pure electric vehicles. A total of 155 companies are participating in the event that takes place at the Yeomiji Botanic Garden of Jungmun Resort in Jeju, organizers said. Lee Kwang-guk, exe
March 16, 2017
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VW Korea promotes higher customer service through ‘We Care’ campaign
Volkswagen Korea has been promoting the “We Care” campaign since last month, offering superior customer services to its longtime customers to reinforce customer relations, the company said Thursday. The We Care campaign began on Feb. 20 with the initiative of providing care services that focuses on people first. These include enhancing customer relations with multiple digital communication and consulting platforms as well as matching professionally-trained service personnel with customers for hi
March 16, 2017
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Auto production rises on strong demand for eco-friendly, luxury cars abroad
South Korea's automobile production surged in February amid strong demand for eco-friendly and luxury vehicles both at home and abroad, government data showed Wednesday.Automobile output rose 9.8 percent to 336,032 units last month from a year earlier, according to statistics released by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy.Exports jumped 5.3 percent to 201,757 units in February from the same period last year.The value of automobiles shipped abroad also climbed 9.6 percent to $3.28 billion
March 15, 2017