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Court refuses injunction on medical school expansion
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Why Korean crime stories typically feature nameless, faceless perpetrators
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Debate on 'no-seniors zones' heats up
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Rare mid-May heavy snow warning issued over mountainous areas of Gangwon
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S. Korea, Cambodia forge strategic partnership
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Is NewJeans headed for a long 'break'?
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[KH Explains] Hyundai-backed Motional’s struggles deepen as Tesla eyes August robotaxi debut
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Police raid popera singer Kim Ho-joong's house over hit-and-run suspicions
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Trump may like to 'solve' N. Korean nuclear problem if reelected: ex-official
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New Seoul High Prosecutors’ Office chief vows full-fledged probe into first lady
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Lincoln’s luxury crossover to lure younger buyers
The all-new Lincoln MKX, a luxury midsize sport utility vehicle, is out to lure young Korean buyers at the Seoul Motor Show, Ford Motor Korea said in a press release. MKX is the third strategic model that Lincoln, Ford’s luxury division, will debut this year for younger Korean buyers, following the 2015 luxury sedan MKZ and the MKC, Lincoln’s compact SUV. The all-new Lincoln MKX, a luxury midsize SUV (Ford Korea)Lincoln’s luxury crossover SUV shares the brand’s new signature split-wing grille w
April 2, 2015
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BMW lineup combines style with performance
BMW Korea is presenting a number of its latest vehicles, armed with style, technology and performance, at the Seoul Motor Show, including its plug-in hybrid sports car i8, two high-end models from its MINI brand, a new coupe and a convertible from its popular 6-Series. BMW i8The i8, which debuted in Korea last month, combines style and technology with fuel efficiency, and will help visitors understand the new era of sustainable performance of future cars. BMW’s fresh plug-in hybrid electric vehi
April 2, 2015
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Audi shows off connection between technology, fashion
The New Audi 6 with lighter frame, boosted powertrain and LED headlight, is the frontrunner for Audi at the Seoul Motor Show. Scheduled to make its official debut in Korea before June, the best-selling model from the German carmaker flaunts its sleek and sensual yet dynamic appearance. The New Audi A7 (Audi Korea)Alongside the A6, Audi Volkswagen Group’s luxury brand will attract visitors with the new Audi A7 ― which has been given a partial facelift including the Matrix LED headlight to secure
April 2, 2015
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Volkswagen highlights innovations
Volkswagen Korea unveils its Design Vision GTI concept car for the first time in Asia at the Seoul Motor Show. The concept car has a maximum 503 horsepower and runs up to 300 km per hour. It is said to be the “ultimate golf,” delivering pure passion and fun of driving, and shows the quintessential innovative flank of the German carmaker. Volkswagen Design Vision GTI (Volkswagen Korea)To achieve an extra sporty look, doorsills and C-pillars were pulled outward and the track was widened to accommo
April 2, 2015
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GM debuts all-new Chevrolet Spark at Seoul show
General Motors unveiled its all-new Chevrolet Spark minicar to the world for the first time on Thursday at the media preview for the 2015 Seoul Motor Show.The newly revamped minicar by Chevrolet features an upgraded design scheme, including a slick exterior changed to optimize the vehicle’s aerodynamics. The all-new Chevrolet Spark. (GM Korea)Given that the Chevrolet Spark has been GM Korea’s longtime bestseller, taking up over 40 percent of the company’s total sales in 2014, the automaker is ex
April 2, 2015
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Hyundai Motor takes step closer to dream of self-driving cars
Hyundai Motor on Tuesday unveiled a technology road map to produce fully-automated cars by 2030. According to the company’s blueprint, drivers of Hyundai and Kia cars will be able to ensure safety while having the car drive itself at crossroads, through traffic jams, on highways, when parking and at other times. “From 2015, we will produce partially-automated cars, and in 2020, highly-automated ones. By 2030, we are confident that we will reach fully-automated cars,” said Jung Rag, the company’s
March 31, 2015
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Hyundai Motor seeks to commercialize autonomous driving from 2020
Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea's largest automaker, said Tuesday it is pushing to commercialize autonomous driving "in phases" from 2020, which is expected to improve safety and provide more convenience to customers. Hyundai Motor said it will adopt the so-called highway driving assist system in its vehicles in the second half of this year. This would mark the first time that a local carmaker has used the feature. (Yonhap)The HDA system is designed to keep a vehicle within the lane, maintain a
March 31, 2015
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(Photo News) Kia launches new Carnival minivan
March 30, 2015
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Over 3,600 Jeep Wranglers, Cherokees to be recalled in S. Korea
Over 3,600 Jeep vehicles sold here are being recalled for defective parts that could cause fires or failures in the air-bag system, the transportation ministry said Monday.The ministry said the heated power side mirrors of the Jeep Wrangler may short and cause a fire.The recall affects 3,025 units of the Jeep Wrangler off-road SUVs produced between Oct. 26, 2010, and July 10, 2013, according to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.The recall also affects 611 units of the Jeep Chero
March 30, 2015
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Seoul Motor Show set to grab car lovers’ attention
From flashy Ferraris to a futuristic SUV concept car by Ssangyong Motor, nearly everything car related will be on display at the 2015 Seoul Motor Show to be held April 3-12 at KINTEX in Ilsan, Gyeonggi Province.Under the theme of “Experience the technology, feel the artistry,” a total of 32 carmakers, four motorbike manufacturers, 131 auto parts-makers and 18 tuning-parts-makers will be showing off the best they have to offer in Korea, one of the most strategically important test-beds in the car
March 29, 2015
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Revamped Genesis goes extra mile with technology
The 2015 all-new Genesis, Hyundai Motor’s premium sedan brand, has strengthened its footing in the global luxury car league, armed with upgraded technology. The popularity of the revamped Genesis has grown faster than its first generation model over the past year in its target U.S. market. Hyundai Motor debuted the 2015 Genesis in the U.S. last April, five years after it launched the first generation luxury sedan back in 2009 in an effort to shed its image as a value-for-money carmaker.The natio
March 29, 2015
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BMW launches plug-in hybrid
The BMW i8, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle by the German luxury carmaker, finally arrived in Korea on Thursday amid high expectations among drivers and market analysts. Flaunting fuel economy of a maximum of 47.6 kilometer per liter, the “fuel monster” is expected to lead the hybrid car competition that is fast heating up.BMW i8. (BMW Korea)“The i8 model epitomizes BMW’s vision for sustainable mobility solution,” a BMW PR representative said. “From the aerodynamically groundbreaking body design
March 26, 2015
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Kia Motors to produce compact K3 in Mexico
Kia Motors will start producing small cars, including its compact sedan brand K3 ― also known as Forte in overseas markets ― in Mexico from the first half of next year, Hyundai Motor Group said in a press release. The plan was officially announced when the Korean automotive group chairman Chung Mong-koo paid an on-site visit to the construction site for Kia’s first plant in Latin America on Thursday. The sister firm of Hyundai Motor broke ground last October to build the assembly line in Mexico
March 26, 2015
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Ssangyong Motor to drive sales growth with new CEO
The board of Ssangyong Motor, the nation’s fourth-largest automaker, owned by India’s Mahindra & Mahindra, appointed vice president Choi Johng-sik as its new CEO during the annual shareholders’ meeting in Seoul on Tuesday.“Choi, who has been in charge of global sales and marketing for Ssangyong Motor since 2010, has shared the company’s vision and growth strategy,’’ the corporate board said, raising hopes that he will contribute to the automaker’s turnaround.The board promoted current CEO Lee Yo
March 24, 2015
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March 24, 2015
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Aston Martin comes to town
Remember the sleek, sensual but dynamic Bond car in the 007 movies?That very British car, Aston Martin, has officially landed in Seoul on Friday, and is expected to fuel the domestic supercar market that is growing at a rapid pace. “I am very convinced that Aston Martin has offered the right thing in Korea, as people love special and emotional products as also design. And that is what Aston Martin is all about,” said Ulrich Bez, chairman of Aston Martin, at the launching event held inside the Br
March 22, 2015
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All-New Chrysler 200 repackaged with Italian flair
The All-New Chrysler 200, the midsize family sedan brand of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, has hit the market with drastic changes in design and auto technology. It has been freshly repackaged, with a revised powertrain, restyled cabin, better fuel efficiency based on nine-speed transmission, and numerous safety features. This is the first vehicle to be built on the joint platform of Chrysler and Fiat after their merger in 2014 and it is fun to discover how Italian flavors are mixed with the America
March 22, 2015
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KOSDAQ SOARS
March 20, 2015
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Carmakers in S. Korea face sluggish exports in 1st two months
Carmakers in South Korea have faced a decline in exports in the first two months of the year as their shipments to Russia shrank significantly due to its prolonged economic slump and the plunging currency, industry data showed Friday. According to the industry data, five local carmakers' combined exports came to 460,209 units of vehicles during the January-February period, down 8.4 percent from a year earlier. The export figures only include those produced in South Korea and shipped overseas.
March 20, 2015
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Supercar maker Aston Martin launches in S. Korea
Aston Martin, a British supercar brand known for its role in James Bond movies, launched in South Korea on Friday, adding to the intense competition in the country's growing luxury sports and supercar market. Kiheung International, which also imports Harley Davidson, was designated as the authorized dealer and importer of Aston Martin, which announced the start of sales of such car models as DB and Vanquish. "I am very much convinced that Aston Martin has offered the right thing in Korea, who
March 20, 2015