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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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‘Great era’ for women in Korea, says Hyundai’s first female VP
When Choi Myoung-wha graduated from Korea University in 1988, many of the nation’s biggest companies didn’t hire women in their annual recruitment drives. Armed with a degree in French literature, Choi landed a job at Samsung Group through a special program thanks to her language skills.Today, South Korea’s first female president Park Geun-hye is pushing for more female managers in public service and calling for more measures to help working mothers. Women are hired fresh out of college by South
Dec. 28, 2014
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Audi to invest $29b to luxury market
Audi will spend 24 billion euros ($29 billion) to develop technology and expand production, boosting its five-year investment plan by 2 billion euros as it chases BMW for the top spot in luxury-car sales.About 16.8 billion euros, or 70 percent of the total, is earmarked for new models like the Q1 subcompact sport-utility vehicle, the Ingolstadt, Germany-based unit of Volkswagen AG said Friday in a statement. Audi expects to sell a record of more than 1.7 million autos this year.“We are making la
Dec. 28, 2014
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Nissan Leaf makes Korean debut on Jejudo
The Nissan Leaf, the world’s best-selling electric vehicle, made its Korean debut on Tuesday, with the first batch of 15 vehicles delivered to customers living on the southern island of Jejudo. Launched in late 2010, the full-electric five-door hatch has sold more than 147,000 units globally. It churns out up to 80 kilowatts of power (109 horsepower) and a maximum torque of 25.9 kilogram meters. For its long-awaited Korean debut, the Japanese carmaker chose Jejudo due to the provincial governme
Dec. 28, 2014
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New Sonata hybrid a pleasant surprise
The new Sonata hybrid was a pleasant surprise to drive, defying all the skepticism people might have about domestic hybrid cars. Hyundai Motor’s ambitious new hybrid version of one of the country’s best-selling midsize vehicle was satisfying, with high fuel economy ― its combined gas mileage stood at 17.7 kilometers per liter for the 17-inch wheels ― power and driving comfort.The test drive was held on Dec. 23 on the roads between Mayfield Hotel in Gimpo, Gyeonggi Province, and Incheon Hyatt hot
Dec. 28, 2014
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BYD e6 to make Korean debut at Jejudo expo
JEJUDO ISLAND ― The Warren Buffett-backed Chinese electric carmaker BYD will showcase its e6 car in Korea during the International Electric Vehicle Expo in March on Jejudo Island, expo officials said Friday. “BYD executives visited the island recently and they were greatly impressed by the abundant infrastructure here,” said Park Jae-chan, director general of the event. But no immediate plans for Korean sales are known, he added.Founded by billionaire chairman Wang Chuanfu as a battery and hands
Dec. 26, 2014
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Ssangyong to recall cars for defective wheel
Ssangyong Motor Co., the local unit of Indian carmaker Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., will recall more than 110,000 cars sold here for defective wheels that may come off while driving, possibly leading to an accident, the transportation ministry said Friday.The problem comes from a defective ball joint that may cause the wheels to come off, according to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.The recall affects 112,920 units of four vehicle models ― the Rexton, the Kyron, the Actyon and Ac
Dec. 26, 2014
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Hyundai-Kia aims to sell 8.4m vehicles in 2015
Hyundai Motor Group is expected to raise its global sales target to 8.4 million vehicles in 2015 worldwide despite worries about a weaker Japanese yen and slowing sales in emerging markets.According to company officials on Thursday, chairman Chung Mong-koo will announce the new sales target on Jan. 2 during a speech at the group’s New Year ceremony in Seoul.“Our sales and marketing divisions have already started drawing up next year’s plans under the increased sales goal,” said a company officia
Dec. 25, 2014
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Ssangyong poised to enter U.S. with Tivoli
Ssangyong TivoliSsansgyong Motor’s long-awaited U.S. entry seems to be gaining fresh momentum as the Korean carmaker recently filed trademark requests for its two car names with the U.S. patent agency. According to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Tuesday, Ssangyong registered two words “Tivoli” and “Luvent” for trademark registration in June. The purpose of the registration was listed as vehicle use.Tivoli is the name of the carmaker’s new compact crossover that will make its Seoul debut
Dec. 23, 2014
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Kia Motors begins selling new Pride subcompact
South Korean carmaker Kia Motors Corp. said Tuesday that it has started selling "the new Pride," a facelift version of its previous subcompact model, expecting to appeal to consumers with its refined designs and improved safety features. The new Pride shows off a newly designed front bumper and radiator grille, while using chrome material garnish to make it look more sharp and luxurious, the carmaker said.The company said that it has tried to enhance the overall dynamic and refined image of the
Dec. 23, 2014
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Hyundai Motor's auto sales to exceed 300,000 in Middle East this year
Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea's top automaker, said Tuesday it expects to sell more than 300,000 vehicles in the Middle East this year thanks to strong demand for its newly launched Sonata mid-size sedan there.Hyundai Motor expected that it may sell about 340,000 vehicles in 10 Middle East countries, including Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan and Lebanon. The sales would be 3 percent larger than a year earlier. This would mark the third straight year that Hyundai's car sales exceed 300
Dec. 23, 2014
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BMW M chief joins Hyundai’s performance car push
Hyundai Motor said Monday that it hired Albert Biermann, chief engineer for BMW’s M performance cars, to develop high-performance models and to improve the ride and handling of its existing mass-market vehicles. As of April 1, Biernamm will serve as senior vice president to become the Korean carmaker’s second-highest foreign executive after president and design chief Peter Schreyer, who joined Hyundai-Kia in 2006 from Audi. Unlike Schreyer who stays mostly at his own design studios in Germany an
Dec. 22, 2014
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Ssangyong Motor begins receiving pre-orders for Tivoli crossover
Ssangyong Motor Co. said Monday it has started to receive pre-orders for the Tivoli crossover ahead of its official sale starting earlier next year. The Tivoli is the latest model Ssangyong Motor has unveiled following the Korando C in 2011. The new crossover vehicle is equipped with alloy wheels, LED rear lamps and the "smart steer" that provides three modes of steering -- normal, comport and sports -- as basic options. The crossover also provides roomy inside space along with a 423 liter cargo
Dec. 22, 2014
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Hyundai Motor hires BMW engineering official for development of high-performance cars
Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea's top automaker, said Monday it has hired a ranking official from BMW to lead its research and development for high-performing vehicles. Albert Biermann, 57, was named a vice president for Hyundai Motor and its sister company Kia Motors Corp. He will start work on April 1."We will have him in charge of developing high-performing vehicles and leading (research efforts on) performance, safety, durability, noise oscillation and system development," Hyundai Motor said
Dec. 22, 2014
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Nissan to raise Russia prices, boost Japan exports
Nissan Motor Co., which along with partners Renault SA and OAO AvtoVAZ has the biggest market share in Russia, has stopped taking orders for some models in the country and will keep raising prices if the ruble continues to slide.The automaker also plans to increase production in Japan and boost exports from the country to benefit from the weaker yen, Carlos Ghosn, chief executive officer of Nissan, told reporters Friday at the company’s headquarters in Yokohama, Japan. Nissan will still stick to
Dec. 21, 2014
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Audi Korea launches car care program for skiers
Audi Korea has launched a monthlong “Audi Winter Special Care Program” for Audi owners who take a winter ski trip to High1 Resort, one of the country’s most popular ski resorts, in Jeongseon, Gangwon Province, officials said Sunday.The program, which continues through Jan. 18, offers a concierge service, along with an exclusive parking lot, to Audi customers upon their arrival at the resort. Their cars undergo free checkups while the owners enjoy winter sports. A thorough inspection service is p
Dec. 21, 2014
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Mercedes-Benz ramps upcollision repair program
Luxury car manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has enhanced its capability to restore its vehicles to precollision condition, further extending the appeal of owning a Benz car. Its certified collision program, equipped with approved equipment and parts, and certified technicians with a high level of expertise have also won confidence in Korea, where high maintenance costs still hamper the purchase of import vehicles.Mercedes-Benz Korea boasts the same top facilities and equipment that are found at other
Dec. 21, 2014
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Lexus strengthens hybrid supremacy with NX300h
Lexus, almost unrivaled in the premium hybrid market, aims to continue its hybrid supremacy with the younger and funkier NX300h, a hybrid version of the carmaker’s first-ever crossover model, the NX. According to the carmaker’s Korean unit, 178 units of the hybrid crossover were sold in less than two months since its Oct. 6 launch in Korea. With its gasoline version, the NX200t (turbo), which is set to be released early next year, officials predict more than 1,000 units of the NX will be sold in
Dec. 21, 2014
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Hyundai Motor's i20 named best car in India
Hyundai Motor Co.'s brand-new i20 hatchback has been named the best car in India for this year by major Indian newspapers, the automaker said Thursday. The i20, known as the Elite i20 in the local market, was selected as the "Indian Car of the Year 2015" on Wednesday, local time, according to Hyundai Motor. The award is annually granted by a panel composed of journalists from 10 leading newspapers in India based on price, performance, innovative features, design, fuel efficiency, safety and c
Dec. 18, 2014
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Hyundai Motor's China sales up 7.6 pct in Nov.
Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea's largest carmaker, said Thursday that its auto sales in China grew 7.6 percent in November, driven by brisk demand for its Avante compact model. Hyundai Motor said that it sold a total of 99,045 vehicles in China last month, compared with 92,008 tallied during the same month a year earlier. This marked the third straight month of sales increase, though the growth rate slowed from the previous month's 15.5 percent gain. The hike is attributable to more sales
Dec. 18, 2014
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Hyundai, Kia named No. 1 in China vehicle dependability test
South Korea's top automaker Hyundai Motor Co. and its affiliate Kia Motors Corp. said Wednesday that four of their models won top spots in a dependability study among cars sold in China. Hyundai's subcompact Accent was named the best car in the compact upper segment, beating competitors such as Volkswagen's supermini Polo and Japanese carmaker Toyota's Yaris in the Vehicle Dependability Study by J.D. Power and Associates, a U.S.-based marketing information service provider, the company said in
Dec. 17, 2014